Trans-Tasman battle locked in as Wallabies draw All Blacks for Rugby World Cup 2027

Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 9:35 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
RWC2027 All about

For the first time ever, the Wallabies will face the All Blacks in the pool stages of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

The two sides have battled throughout the World Cup stages, but are likely to open the World Cup in Perth.

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On top of this, the Wallabies will face Chile and Hong Kong China in Pool A as part of the expanded 24-team World Cup.

It's a pool of firsts for the Australians, who have never played either of these sides.

If they are on top of the pool, they would play a third-place finisher from either Pool C, E, or F.

It would then set up a potential quarter-final with defending champions South Africa, who are in Pool B in one of the toughest pools, with Italy, Georgia, and Romania.

A second-place finish would see them face the runners-up of Pool E, which is 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts France, who will take on Pacific rivals Japan, USA, and Samoa.

This would put them on a path to take on England, who are drawn into Pool F

There's a distinct Six Nations feel to Pool D and F as Ireland and Scotland are drawn together, with England and Wales also set to face.

Meanwhile, Argentina will battle Fiji, Spain, and Canada in Pool C, likely to face Ireland in the quarters.

The 2027 Rugby World Cup Pools have been unveiled. Source: World Rugby
The 2027 Rugby World Cup Pools have been unveiled. Source: World Rugby
2027 Rugby World Cup Pools.

Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong China, Chile

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

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