Australia 63 Uruguay 3: Australia head coach Michael Cheika has refused to stoke the fires of controversy ahead of an anticipated titanic World Cup tussle with England.

Emerging Ireland 33 Uruguay 7: Rhys Ruddock’s hopes of taking part in the World Cup rest upon the results of an x-ray after damaging his right arm just two months after surgery.

Uruguayan coach Diego Ormaechea, whose side returned from the last World Cup with a win under their belts after beating Spain, is adamant Uruguay are learning and will emerge a better team once their campaign is over.

Samoa coach John Boe believes Uruguay are targeting a shock World Cup victory over his South Sea Islanders in tomorrow night’s Pool C clash at Subiaco Oval.

Diego Ormaechea has warned South Africa to expect an improved Uruguay when the countries meet in their Pool C encounter at Subiaco Oval later today.