Chris Robshaw is dating a singer, while Dan Carter is wed to an ex-hockey star... meet the WAGs ahead of the Rugby World Cup

• England open the Rugby World Cup against Fiji on Friday night 
• England captain Chris Robshaw is dating classical singer Camilla Kerslake 
• James Haskell is in a relationship with TV personality Chloe Madeley
• George North's girlfriend is an ex-cyclist world sprint and keirin champion
• New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is married and has two children 
• Rugby World Cup 2015: Click here for all the latest RWC news 

By Luke Augustus for MailOnline

Published: 06:57 EST, 17 September 2015 | Updated: 05:23 EST, 18 September 2015

The Rugby World Cup is less than 48 hours away with tournament hosts England kickstarting the showpiece event against Fiji at Twickenham on Friday night.

While all eyes will be on the players on-the-pitch, expect a few camera cuts to the stands towards the stars' other halves off it.

Sportsmail takes a look at some of the wives and girlfriends you may see throughout the next six weeks.

Chris Robshaw (England) and Camilla Kerslake

England captain Chris Robshaw will have the weight of the nation on his shoulders but in girlfriend Camilla Kerslake he'll have someone to help him focus on matters aside from rugby.

The 27-year-old is a classical singer and was one of the first signings to Take That star Gary Barlow's record label.

England captain Chris Robshaw is dating 27-year-old classical singer Camilla Kerslake

Robshaw and Kerslake watch a match at Wimbledon earlier this year 

The couple pictured at a performance of 'Kooza' by Cirque Du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall

James Haskell (England) and Chloe Madeley

Wasps captain James Haskell will be hoping to feature alongside Robshaw in the back row for England and his girlfriend isn't too adverse from being in the spotlight either.

28-year-old Chloe Madeley is a media personality and fitness guru. She is the daughter of former This Morning hosts Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan and is most famous for her stint on The Jump - the Channel 4 winter sports reality show.

James Haskell's other half is 28-year-old media personality and fitness guru Chloe Madeley

The pair have been dating for a while now and have spoken openly about their blossoming relationship

Richie Gray (Scotland) and Ellie Keating

The Scotland forward's blond locks have made him an instantly recognisable throughout his career and his girlfriend also possesses standout features. The 26-year-old is dating Miss World contestant Ellie Keating, who made a memorable appearance in a pink tartan ensemble during the 2014 competition.

Scotland star lock Richie Gray is dating Miss World contestant Ellie Keating

Finn Russell (Scotland) and Mhairi Fergusson

Like team-mate Gray, the 22-year-old back is dating another beauty contestant. In 21-year-old Mhairi Fergusson, Russell is seeing the newly-crowned Miss Scotland.

Scotland back Finn Russell is in a relationship with a beauty contestant too - dating Mhairi Fergusson

George North (Wales) and Becky James

The one man who could devastate England's backline when they face Wales, George North is dating someone who knows what it takes to reach the upper echelons of her sport. Becky James, a cyclist, is the Northampton wing's girlfriend and a former world sprint and keirin champion. James is also one of Sportsmail's seven to watch on the Road to Rio 2016 Olympics.

Wales' destructive winger George North's girlfriend Becky James is a former world sprint and keirin champion

Robbie Henshaw (Ireland) and Sophie Marron

The 22-year-old centre is currently dating Sophie Marron - a student. The pair have been in a relationship since 2013.

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw's girlfriend is Sophie Marron - who is currently a university student

The pair, who have been dating since 2013, posted this picture back in April on Twitter

Dan Carter (New Zealand) and Honor Dillon

The highest points scorer in Test match rugby, Dan Carter's wife also has sporting pedigree as an ex-professional hockey player. Carter and 33-year-old Honor married in 2011 and have two sons together.

New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter married Honor Dillon in 2011 and they have two sons together

Carter (right) - the highest points scorer in Test match rugby - and 33-year-old Honor married in 2011

Carter's wife also has sporting pedigree as an ex-professional hockey player - she was a striker for Auckland

Honor (right) in action during the National Hockey League women's semi final at Lloyd Elsmore Park in 2012

Richie McCaw (New Zealand) and Gemma Flynn

The man who is hoping to lead New Zealand to successive World Cup successes, Richie McCaw is dating hockey star Gemma Flynn. The 25-year-old is a New Zealand international herself and has competed at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics as well as the 2010 and 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Richie McCaw is dating another New Zealand international in Gemma Flynn - who plays for their hockey team

Quade Cooper (Australia) and Laura Dundovic

Like North for Wales, Quade Cooper's maverick talents could end England's World Cup prematurely when they face Australia. The fly-half is believed to be in a relationship with 27-year-old bikini model and TV personality, Laura Dundovic - who took part in the Australian version of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, earlier this year.

Australia fly-half Quade Cooper is believed to be in a relationship with bikini model Laura Dundovic

Bryan Habana (South Africa) and Janine Viljoen

South Africa's 2007 World Cup winner married long-time girlfriend Janine Viljoen in Centurion in 2009. The couple have a one-year-old son named Timothy Jacob.

South Africa wing Bryan Habana (left) married long-time girlfriend Janine Viljoen in Centurion in 2009

Sam Burgess (England) and Pheobe Hooke

The pair met when Burgess was playing rugby league in Australia for the South Sydney Rabbitohs but now both reside in Bath, following his switch to union.  

Sam Burgess (left) met Pheobe Hooke when he played rugby league in Australia 

Burgess posted this picture this summer captioned: 'We found a nice Rock, among other rocks and ocean'

Liam Williams (Wales) and Sophie Harries

Scarlets star Williams was a doubt for the World Cup through injury but was named as the only full-back for Wales. He's currently dating model Sophie Harries, who's signed with 'Models 1.'

Liam Williams, who plays for Scarlets, is dating model Sophie Harries - who is also Welsh

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