Rugby World Cup 2015, the premier tournament in world rugby, has reached the week mark. Hosted in England for the second time (the 1991 World Cup was shared among five nations, including England) 20 nations are competing at 13 different venues to be crowned king of rugby union.

Talking points from the tournament so far have included the shock victory of Japan over South Africa (fuelled by the RWC's top point-scorer so far, full-back Ayumu Goromaru), the so-called 'Pool of Death' that sees marquee rugby nations England, Wales and Australia all facing each other in the first round, and the highly criticised cover of World In Union by Paloma Faith, which introduces each game on ITV.

With so many fans turning up in England to support their nation, it's no surprise to see many of them hitting the facepaints and costumes in an attempt to stand out. Here's our overview of some of the most colourful and striking fans we've seen at the Rugby World Cup so far.

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A man shows off his England goatee beard prior to the Rugby World Cup opening match between the home nation and Fiji LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images
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A New Zealand fan is shocked during her side's win over Namibia ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images
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French fan gazes in hope prior to their win over Italy in Pool D GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images
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Japanese fan cheers on his team during their shock victory over South Africa LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images
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Chicken-themed French fans arrive for the game against Italy at Twickenham FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images
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Argentinan fan getting excited during his side's loss against New Zealand at Wembley Phil Walter/Getty Images
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A young Welsh fan dressed as a daffodil as his nation defeat Uruguay Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
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Canadian fan enjoys a beverage during the loss to Ireland Michael Steele/Getty Images
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South Africa fans show confidence prior to the match against Japan, which they lost Julian Finney/Getty Images
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Young Irish fan in facepaint and wig arrives at the Millennium Stadium Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
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An England fan looks on her phone during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Fiji David Rogers/Getty Images
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England fans dressed as crusaders soak up the atmosphere before the first game of the tournament Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
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