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 .
South Africa begin their Rugby World Cup defense with a 17-16 win over Wales . The Sprinboks scrape Pool D victory despite fielding 11 of their 2007 winning side . There are also opening victories for both Australia and Ireland in Pool C .