The Rugby World Cup is in full flow in Twickenham but tens of thousands of fans watched the start of the tournament unfold in Richmond at the weekend.

A fanzone is operating at Old Deer Park throughout the tournament and here are some of the best snaps from the opening weekend of rugby.

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England fans watch on as the hosts beat Fiji 35-11 in the opening fixture

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It is all too much for one England fan, hoping for divine intervention

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Former England World Cup winning capatain Martin Johnson pops in to greet fans

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These youngsters make no secret of their feelings for the third-biggest sporting event in the world

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Fans were treated to the spectacle of Fijian dancers

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And here they all, with musical instruments to boot

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Vive les Bleus - French fans get behind their team

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The masses enjoy the festival of rugby

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A family has a spot of lunch after a hard day of watching the rugby

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It was not just England fans showing their colours at Old Deer Park on Saturday