Dates for opening game, final of RWC 2019 announced, logo revealed

Akira Shimazu (L), chief executive of the Rugby World Cup 2019 organizing committee, World Rugby Chief Executive Brett Gosper (C) and Alan Gilpin, head of the RWC, pose for a photo in London on Oct. 27, 2015, in front of the logo for the 2019 tournament in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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