The Irish Rugby team will kick off their 2019 World Cup campaign against Scotland.
World Rugby have confirmed the schedule and venues for the tournament.
Joe Schmidt's men will meet the Scots in Yokohama on the 22nd September.
They will play the hosts Japan 6 days later.
That will be followed by games against a European qualifier and a play-off winner.
New Zealand will begin the defence of their title against South Africa.


