Rugby-Champions S.Africa pooled with Italy, Georgia and Romania in 2027 World Cup draw
Published on: Dec. 3, 2025, 3:18 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The format for the first 24-team World Cup, which will take place in seven cities around Australia from October 1 to November 13, 2027, features six pools of four teams and a new round of 16. It is the first time Australia have faced three-times champions New Zealand in the pool stage, but Ireland will face familiar foes in Scotland in Pool D, which also features Uruguay and Portugal.
