Extra time followed by sudden death followed by kicking competition followed by trophy presentation would take completion to well past 11pm which would be even more of a nightmare than usual for anyone trying to get away from Twickenham by public transport with onward connections. Unlikely but...
Not sure the conspiracy theory is correct:
"World Cup organisers have explained this year's scheduling had to factor in the transport pressures in and around Twickenham in the event of extra time and the trophy presentation.
England Rugby 2015 also say the kick-off times were discussed and...