France v Uruguay: Rugby World Cup 2023 – live

Can we talk through the ITV studio? I think it a bit weird. Looks a touch like a 1990s video game background.

On the upside, Gabriel Clarke is on TV, so all is forgiven.

Some bad news from the Scotland camp.

Impressive eyewear.

Uruguay president Luis Lacalle Pou is set to attend the match in Lille tonight. Will it be a boost the team?

Nicolas Freitas thinks so: “As soon as we wear this jersey, we know we represent a lot of people: family, friends, clubs.

“Of course, the presence of the president supporting us from the stands is a bonus. We will try to represent our country in the best possible way.”

Our rugby man, Nick Ames, has been speaking to the Portugal skipper.

France: Jaminet; Bielle-Biarrey, Vincent, Moefana, Villiere; Hastoy, Lucu; Gros, Bourgarit, Aldegheri, Woki, Taofifenua, Boudehent, Macalou, Jelonch (capt).

Replacements: Mauvaka, Wardi, Falatea, Chalureau, Flament, Cros, Couilloud, Ramos.

Uruguay: Amaya; Basso, Inciarte, Vilaseca (capt), Freitas; Etcheverry, Arata; Sanguinetti, Pujadas, Peculo, Aliaga, Leindekar, Ardao, Civetta, Diana.

Replacements: Gattas, Benitez, Piussi, Dotti, Bianchi, Deus, Ormaechea, Berchesi.

Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)

France, as hosts, laid down their marker on Friday night with a fine win over New Zealand in the opening game of the tournament. This is not a vintage All Blacks team but the margin of victory shows France have the ability to go all the way, especially with home crowd backing. Naturally, France have made a lot of changes to their lineup because their second string need minutes and should have no trouble overcoming Uruguay. It is imperative they do not let their focus slip.

For the South Americans, this is their first game of the competition, so coming into the match completely fresh but that is about the only thing they hold over France. The main aim for Uruguay will be to finish third in the group, with Italy their main rivals for that spot, to ensure qualification for the next World Cup.

Are we in for a shock? Almost certainly not.

Kick-off: 8pm BST