Rugby World Cup 2027 fixtures confirmed: England to face Wales in Sydney in possible pool-stage decider

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.
 
ugh what a draw for england lol they gotta take on wales in sydney... that's gonna be mental lol. i think england has a good chance of winning pool f but wales is a tough opponent 🤔🏉. if england can beat them it'll be a huge confidence booster and put them in a stronger position for the next stage 🌟. fingers crossed! 😅
 
OMG, I'm so hyped about this 🤩! The Rugby World Cup is gonna be lit! With England vs Wales in the pool stage, it's gonna be a real nail-biter, fam 💪! I love how Australia's getting their campaign started on Oct 1 - can't wait to see how they do! 🤔 And with those teams in Pool F, it's gonna be a battle royale... whoever tops that pool is gonna have the best shot at making it to the semis 🔥! Do you think England or Wales will come out on top? 💬
 
England's draw looks decent 🤔 but I think they're gonna struggle against Tonga 😅. Those Pacific Islanders are always tough opponents. If England can beat them, it'll be a big confidence booster for their next few matches. But let's not get ahead of ourselves – the pool stage is all about momentum 💪. And honestly, whoever tops Pool F will be in a great position to make a deep run in the tournament 🏆
 
England's draw isn't bad lol 🤔 but they gotta bring their A game if they wanna take down Wales on October 16 🕰️ that's gonna be a intense match! And what's up with Zimbabwe? 😂 not sure why they got a tough match against England in Adelaide 📍 anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out 💪
 
omg did u no england & wales r like arch rivals on & off pitch lol so this pool-stage decider is gonna be EPIC!!! 🤯🏉 i mean, whoever wins that match against wales is def gonna have a better chance at the knockouts... but at the same time, if england loses, it's not the end of the world lol they still got 2 other matches before then... & what about tonga? did u know tonga's rugby team has been getting some pretty decent wins lately? 🤔👀
 
I'm loving this pool-stage decider between England and Wales 🤩! It's gonna be a real nail-biter, especially with Australia throwing their hat into the ring too 😅. You know how intense it gets when those top teams are on the same stage... just thinking about it is getting me hyped for some sick rugby action ⚽️. England's got some tough games ahead of them first, but if they can get past Tonga and Zimbabwe, they'll be in a great position to take down Wales 💪. It's gonna be so intense! 📺
 
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