England will face Wales in a potential pool-stage decider at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, according to the tournament's fixtures announced on Monday. The full schedule revealed England's matches against Tonga, Zimbabwe, and Wales, spread over 15 days.
The Rugby World Cup will be held from October 1 to November 13, with host nation Australia starting their campaign against Hong Kong in Perth on October 1. Meanwhile, the pool stage is a hotly contested battle, particularly among England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Australia.
For England, it's an interesting draw. The team will begin by facing Tonga in Brisbane on October 2, followed by matches against Zimbabwe in Adelaide on October 8, before facing off against Wales in Sydney on October 16 at Stadium Australia. If they manage to win that match, it could put them in a stronger position for the knockout stages.
This pool stage is set to be crucial as both England and Wales would expect to qualify for the next stage. Whoever tops Pool F will earn an easier path through the tournament.
The Rugby World Cup will be held from October 1 to November 13, with host nation Australia starting their campaign against Hong Kong in Perth on October 1. Meanwhile, the pool stage is a hotly contested battle, particularly among England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Australia.
For England, it's an interesting draw. The team will begin by facing Tonga in Brisbane on October 2, followed by matches against Zimbabwe in Adelaide on October 8, before facing off against Wales in Sydney on October 16 at Stadium Australia. If they manage to win that match, it could put them in a stronger position for the knockout stages.
This pool stage is set to be crucial as both England and Wales would expect to qualify for the next stage. Whoever tops Pool F will earn an easier path through the tournament.