2027 Rugby World Cup: Springboks and All Blacks set for quarterfinal showdown
The 2027 Rugby World Cup has established a challenging route for defending champions South Africa and New Zealand. The tournament will commence on Thu, Oct 1, 2027, across several cities in Australia, with the final scheduled for Fri, Nov 13, 2027.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup has established a challenging route for defending champions South Africa and New Zealand. The tournament will commence on Thu, Oct 1, 2027, across several cities in Australia, with the final scheduled for Fri, Nov 13, 2027.
Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Hong Kong China Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal Pool E: France, Japan, USA, Samoa Pool F: England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe
South Africa, placed in Pool B, will face Italy, Georgia, and Romania. In Pool A, New Zealand will open the tournament against host Australia in Perth. This marks the first time New Zealand and Australia are drawn together in the pool stage.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup has established a challenging route for defending champions South Africa and New Zealand.
Both South Africa and New Zealand are anticipated to advance to the quarterfinals, potentially leading to a rematch of the 2023 final. Should South Africa progress beyond this stage, a semi-final encounter with France, ranked 5th, is probable based on current seedings.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
