The Wallabies will learn their World Cup fate for the 2027 home event on December 3 as World Rugby lays out the tournament format.
It will be broadcast on Channel 9 in Australia and worldwide, marking the first time all 24 qualified teams have been confirmed for the World Cup.
Watch the Wallabies tackle the All Blacks live and on-demand via Stan Sport.
There are 23 already confirmed for the event, with the 24th to be determined at November's Final Qualification tournament in Dubai, with the Wallabies kicking off the tournament in exactly two years' time at Optus Stadium.
The tournament will feature six pools of four teams, with the World Rugby Rankings at the end of the November internationals used to create four bands of six teams, with each band drawn randomly into Pool A, B, C, D, E or F.
Australia currently sits in seventh, needing to get into the top six to ensure they avoid an early match-up with a big-name team.
The top two teams from each Pool, plus the four best third-placed teams, will qualify for the knockout phase, which sees a Round of 16 for the first time ever.
Pool A, B, C and D loom as the prime positions, with the winners set to play the four best third-placed teams, while Pool E and F winners will face the runners-up from Pool D and B.
Runners-up in Pool A and C will meet the second-place teams from Pool E and F.
"With only two years until the biggest Men’s Rugby World Cup ever, I’m thrilled to see the tournament draw date revealed. The draw brings the potential match-ups to life, rivalries are set, and fans across the globe can envision the unforgettable rugby that awaits," World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson said.
“Expandingthe Men’s Rugby World Cup to 24 teams is a landmark moment for our sport. It means more nations, more matches, and more opportunities for fans around the world to connect with rugby.
“The introduction of a round of 16 will deliver even more knockout rugby, ensuring every match counts and every team has the chance to make history.
"Importantly, we’ve been able to achieve this within a streamlined tournament window that protects player welfare while enhancing the spectacle. This is a huge step forward for rugby and a reflection of the game’s global growth.”
“Two years from today, Perth and Australia will be at the centre of the sporting world as the biggest Men’s Rugby World Cup ever kicks off. The countdown is well and truly on, and excitement is building," Chris Stanley, Managing Director of Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027, added.
“The Draw on 3 December will be the next major milestone — the moment when fans and players alike discover who they’ll be facing in the pool phase. From there, anticipation will only grow as we move towards unveiling the match schedule and opening ticket sales in February 2026.
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Australians to be part of a truly international celebration and for the global rugby community to share in an incredible Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.”
