Lineups for all of this weekends World Cup matches

If last night’s France vs. Uruguay match is anything to go by, this weekend’s set of second-round World Cup matches is going to be electrifying.

The World Cup has been a fascinating spectacle so far, from the electricity of the opening night through to the ‘Tier 2’ nations demonstrating sublime play that has shown just how far the nations have moved forward from four years ago.

This weekend will have spectators glued to their sofas, stadium chairs or simply wandering around, too nervous to sit down as their team faces the biggest challenges on the largest of stages.

New Zealand vs. Namibia

First up we have the mighty All Blacks take on Namibia tonight in a must-win match for both sides after each were on the receiving end of a pretty heavy battering.

 

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Samoa vs Chile

Samoa play their first match of the tournament in the first of Saturday’s games, against a Chile side that looked impressive despite defeat against Japan last week.

 

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Ireland vs Tonga

Ireland are fresh off the back of a thumping victory over Romania, as they look to take on a Tonga side full of elite talent in their own first match of the tournament.

 

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Wales vs Portugal

Portugal take on Wales in what will be their first match, as they look to unsettle a Welsh team that were somewhat fortunate to take victory over Fiji last week.

 

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South Africa vs. Romania

The Springboks will look to build upon their bruising victory over Scotland last week, as they face a Romania side fresh off the back of a difficult start against Italy.

 

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Australia vs Fiji

After just one round of matches we have a crunch match between Australia and Fiji, with the Pacific Island team facing probable elimination should they fail to cause an upset against Australia.

 

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England vs Japan

England look to build upon their impressive first victory over Argentina as they take on a Japanese side that struggled to get going against Chile.

 

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