Ireland vs Romania Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Ireland vs Romania on and what time does it start? Ireland vs Romania will take place on Saturday 9th September, 2023 – 14:30 (UK)
Where is Ireland vs Romania taking place? Ireland vs Romania will take place at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France
Where can I get tickets for Ireland vs Romania? Click here for the latest ticket information for Ireland vs Romania
What channel is Ireland vs Romania on in the UK? Ireland vs Romania will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream Ireland vs Romania in the UK? Ireland vs Romania can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
IRELAND
Starting 15: Hugo Keenan, Keith Earls, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Johnny Sexton, Jamison Gibson-Park; Caelan Doris, Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne, James Ryan, Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Furlong, Rob Herring, Andrew Porter
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Jeremy Loughman, Tom O'Toole, Iain Henderson, Josh van der Flier, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, Robbie Henshaw
ROMANIA
Romania: Marius Simionescu, Nicolas Onutu, Fonovai Tangimana, Jason Tomane, Tevita Manumua, Hinckley Vaovasa, Gabriel Rupanu, Cristian Chirica, Vlad Neculau, Florian Rosu, Stefan Iancu, Adrian Motoc, Alexandru Gordas, Ovidiu Cojocaru, Iulian Hartig
Replacements: Florin Bardasu, Alexandru Savin, Gheorghe Gajion, Marius Iftimiciuc, Dragos Ser, Alin Conache, Tudor Boldor, Taylor Gontineac
THE LOWDOWN
IRELAND
Under the guidance of Andy Farrell, Ireland have become an exceptional side and they come into the Rugby World Cup as the #1 ranked team in the world. They have claimed some huge scalps in the past few years and also landed the Grand Slam in the Six Nations earlier in the year, highlighting their quality and potential to claim a maiden RWC.
ROMANIA
Romania have it all to do in their opening game of the RWC and will just want to remain in the contest for as long as possible. This will be their ninth RWC but they only have six wins to their name during their time in the tournament, winning no more than one game in any particular year.
THE PREDICTION
Ireland could well lift the Rugby World Cup trophy come the end of the tournament but they will be eager to start in the right manner as they take on Romania. They have been the best team in the world for a decent period now with the Romanians having their work cut out. Andy Farrell’s side are expected to be far too classy here and they should be able to secure a huge victory to make it 15 successive victories in style
BETTING TIP: Ireland -61
