Australia and New Zealand Drawn Together for 2027 Rugby World Cup
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Hosts Australia will face rivals New Zealand in the group stage of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The draw placed the neighboring nations together on Wednesday for the expanded tournament.
The winner of that group is likely to meet defending champions South Africa in the quarterfinals. South Africa won the last World Cup in 2023.
In other notable draws, France will play Japan, the United States, and Samoa. England was placed in a group with Wales, Tonga, and Zimbabwe.
The 2027 tournament will be held in Australia. It will feature an increased number of teams.