Ireland have been drawn against 2019 Rugby World Cup hosts Japan, after the draw was made on Wednesday morning.
The draw also sees Ireland face Six Nations rivals Scotland in a draw that will be seen as favourable by head coach Joe Schmidt. Two qualifiers will complete Pool A.
Like what happened in 2015, England have undoubtedly been handed the 'Pool of Death'. Eddie Jones side will meet France and Argentina, along with two other qualifiers. Only two teams will qualify from the Pool.
In Pool B, there will be a clash of Southern Hemisphere giants as New Zealand and South Africa have been paired together. Italy and with two other qualifiers will try and cause a shock.
For the second World Cup in a row, Australia and Wales meet in the Pool stages. The two teams have been joined by Georgia and qualifiers from Oceania and the Americas.
The tournament begins on September 20th, 2019, with the Final taking place in Yokohama on November 2nd.
We've drawn @Scotlandteam & @JRFURugby in the #RWC2019 Pool Draw. It's been a while since we met! pic.twitter.com/9eUZowF7M9
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) May 10, 2017
Pool A: Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Europe 1, Play-Off Winner.
Pool B: New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Africa 1, Repechage Winner.
Pool C: England, France, Argentina, Americas 1, Oceania 2.
Pool D: Australia, Wales, Georgia, Oceania 1, Americas 2.
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