England may start World Cup 'away'

England may have to begin their Rugby World Cup campaign as the "away" side despite playing at Twickenham.


The hosts get the tournament under way against Fiji on 18 September, but a random draw means Stuart Lancaster's side could have to wear their change kit and use the away dressing room.


Both sides wear white, so England could have to play in their second choice - which is expected to be red.


England

beat Samoa at Twickenham

last November wearing a red kit.


World Cup rules mean that the side drawn as the home side get first choice of preferred kit …

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