Eddie Jones is hoping he can lead England to glory in Japan - the team he coached over in England four years ago - as he looks challenge the likes of New Zealand and South Africa.

England are third favourites with most bookmakers with holders New Zealand heavy favourites to retain their crown.

The action is underway with the hosts beating Russia in the first game to kick the tournament off, and QBE Business Insurance have run the numbers to predict how things will turn out.

And its good news for the home nations who should all qualify from their pools.

Japan 40-12 Russia

Australia 36-11 Fiji

France 22-20 Argentina

New Zealand 28-17 South Africa

Italy 36-11 Namibia

Ireland 23-16 Scotland

England 33-11 Tonga

Wales 30-9 Georgia

Russia 16-22 Samoa

Fiji 35-12 Uruguay

Italy 29-12 Canada

England 45-9 USA

Argentina 29-19 Tonga

Japan 21-37 Ireland

South Africa 72-0 Namibia

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