 The Rugby World Cup 2023 is just around the corner with the finest sides on the planet set to battle it out in France this autumn. The action gets underway on September 8 with a mouthwatering pool fixture between France and New Zealand, pitting the favourites against the three-time champions on the opening night in Paris. The seven weeks of action will conclude with the final on October 28, where a new set of players will lift the iconic Webb Ellis trophy high into the Parisian air at the Stade de France. England head coach Steve Borthwick, meanwhile, is busy applying the finishing touches to his preparations to ensure the side are ready to hit the ground running in their opening pool clash against Argentina on September 9. So, with the countdown clock ticking, why don't you take a leaf out of Borthwick's book and make sure you're ready for the tournament by downloading our Rugby World Cup sweepstake kit? Click to enlarge (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Simply click on the button above to download our sweepstake kit and then buzz it over to the printer. Agree on a stake beforehand and then ask your friends to randomly draw a team out of the hat. The person with the victorious team at the end of the World Cup will win the prize fund – and more importantly the bragging rights! Will you be the sweepstake king or queen amongst your family and friends? Good luck! MORE : Eddie Jones wouldn't change a thing despite England rugby axe MORE : England's Steve Borthwick not bothered by showdown with new Australian coach Eddie Jones Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below){kind=link}
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The Rugby World Cup 2023 is just around the corner with the finest sides on the planet set to battle it out in France this autumn.
The action gets underway on September 8 with a mouthwatering pool fixture between France and New Zealand, pitting the favourites against the three-time champions on the opening night in Paris.
The seven weeks of action will conclude with the final on October 28, where a new set of players will lift the iconic Webb Ellis trophy high into the Parisian air at the Stade de France.
England head coach Steve Borthwick, meanwhile, is busy applying the finishing touches to his preparations to ensure the side are ready to hit the ground running in their opening pool clash against Argentina on September 9.