[RhysJR]

David Flatman is doing the first two games on the Saturday, including the Ireland game - with Hugh Woozencroft doing the third (Aus v Georgia) and then Mark the England game in the evening.  All four games back to back on ITV1.

Not sure I've seen David Flatman host before - he's usually been in a punditry or commentary role when I've seen him.

I assume the "Opening Ceremony" is probably starting at 7pm given the 6.45pm start for both ITV1 and S4C on the Friday.

He was the secondary host of the women's Rugby World Cup last autumn, and has done the odd game on European weeks for BT. He is also practically the lead presenter of the ITV Gallagher Premiership highlights, though that is not really is a traditional host-pundit set-up with him and Topsy Ojo. One of the few out there in sports broadcasting that be a presenter, pundit, lead commentator, co-commentator or reporter.

I'm surprised to hear he is as prominent as doing the first British & Irish match, but it makes sense he would have some prominence if Jill Douglas is not studio-based. Flatman also became a father once again in early August, so you can imagine this scenario works well for him not to be far from home for an extended period.

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The opening ceremony indeed will begin at 19:00 BST / 20:00 CEST. Jean Dujardin will feature.

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