The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of today's game. He is replaced by Mac Hansen. The IRFU say it's just a precaution for Henshaw.

Poor fe*kers with the heat out there!
Best of luck boys in the first game.
☘️🏉👍🏻

Ireland and Romania get their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaigns underway as the sides clash in Pool B. Head to head these teams have met on nine occasions, with Ireland winning all encounters. South Africa, Scotland and Tonga make up the rest of Pool B.

LETS GO!