RUGBY WORLD CUP BOOTROOM

POOL B SOUTH AFRICA v SAMOA

Villa Park, Birmingham Today: Kick-off, 4:45pm TV: ITV1, 4.35pm Referee: Wayne Barnes (England).

What to expect: The Samoan big hitters to rattle the Springbok cage but South Africa to rediscover their bite.

Who’s the matchwinner? Duane Vermeulen, the Boks No 8, will steady a rocking ship at the base of the scrum.

Did you know? The Boks are in the midst of their worst calendar year in the professional era. They have won only once. HEAD-TO-HEAD:

South Afica W8 Samoa W0

POOL D ITALY v CANADA

Elland Road, Leeds Today: Kick-off, 2:30pm TV: ITV1, 2pm Referee: George Clancy (Ireland).

What to expect: An Italian win but without a bonus point. Canada in touching distance for the first 50 minutes.

Who’s the matchwinner? Giovanbattista Venditti. He possesses one of the longest names in the tournament and the Azzurri winger will look to burn down the flank.

Did you know? Canada have scored 12 tries in their last six defeats. HEAD-TO-HEAD:

Italy W5 Canada W2

POOL A AUSTRALIA v URUGUAY

Villa Park, Birmingham

Tomorrow: Kick-off, 12pm TV: ITV1, 11.30am Referee: Pascal Gauzere (France).

What to expect: Australia to beat the Wales score against Uruguay. Depending on the result at Twickenham Australia could top the Pool by tomorrow afternoon.

Who’s the matchwinner? Dean Mumm, the former Exeter Chiefs icon, will maraud through Uruguayans all afternoon.

Did you know? Australia are the only Tier One nation to have never played Uruguay. HEAD-TO-HEAD: First meeting

POOL B SCOTLAND v USA

Elland Road, Leeds Tomorrow: Kick-off, 2:30pm TV: ITV1, 2pm Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand). What to expect: Scotland to surge to the summit of Pool B with a bonus point win over the Americans.

Who’s the matchwinner? Mark Bennett, the Scottish centre, is in brilliant form, having scored five in his last six matches.

Did you know? The USA have scored in each of their last 11 World Cup matches, the fourth-best run in the world. HEAD-TO-HEAD:

Scotland W4 USA W0

POOL D IRELAND v ROMANIA

Wembley Tomorrow: Kick-off, 4:45pm TV: ITV1, 4.30pm Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa). What to expect: : Ireland may not hit a half-century like they did against Canada but it will be a routine win.

Who’s the matchwinner? Jared Payne. The New Zealand-born centre could grab a hatful of tries at Wembley.

Did you know? Ireland have selected their oldest starting XV in World Cup history with only six players younger than 29. HEAD-TO-HEAD:

Ireland W8 Romania W0