Wales begin their Rugby World Cup defense with a 11 -16 win over Wales . The North Harbour scrape Pool D victory despite fielding 11 of their four years ago winning side . Australia , who like South Africa are attempting to win their third world title , scored 26 unanswered second half points to defeat Italy 32-6 in their Pool C opener at North Harbour . There are also opening victories for both Australia and Ireland in Pool C .
Wales begin their Rugby World Cup defense with a 11 -16 win over Wales . The North Harbour scrape Pool D victory despite fielding 11 of their four years ago winning side . There are also opening victories for both Australia and Ireland in Pool C .