England squad set off from London for Rugby World Cup in Japan

England have Put off to the long Trip to Japan.

The squad flew from Heathrow Airport in London on Sunday and so are put to land at Tokyo.
Their birth in Japan is scheduled to coincide with Typhoon Faxai, that is predicted to cause significant disruption.
The storm has generated winds of up to 180kph and is expected to reach coastal areas of the Kanto area between Sunday and early Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Tournament organisers have planned for the chance of needing to relocate teams from their foundations or even to transfer games to various places.
The stadiums to get the first two matches of England, against the usa at Kobe and Tonga in Sapporo, have roofs and Jones says the team will train indoors on artificial turf if needed.
Before they face the Tongans in their opening match on September 23, england have two weeks to acclimatise to the conditions in Asia.
Prior to enjoying with Argentina in Tokyo on October 18, they will then confront the United States on September 26.
England take on France in their final group stage match in Yokohama.

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