Summary

  • France beat Argentina 23-21 at Tokyo Stadium

  • Lopez drop-goal secures France win first match in Pool C (England's group)

  • Fickou and Dupont tries gave France 20-3 half-time lead

  • Pagadizaval & Montoya score for Argentina in second half

  • Australia fought back to beat Fiji earlier

  • Champions New Zealand face South Africa in Pool B at 10:45 BST

Live Reporting

Mantej Mann

  1. Onwards...

    France v Argentina (08:15 BST)

    It's been a sparkling start to the 2019 World Cup.

    It began with hosts Japan, who cruised past Russia on the opening night, courtesy of a hat-trick from winger Kotaro Matsushima...

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    We've just seen 60 points scored in Sapporo as Australia racked up six tries in their thrilling comeback win over Fiji...

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    So can France and Argentina keep up the entertainment..?

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    Kick off in Tokyo is at 08:15 BST.