England to face Wales in Sydney in possible pool-stage decider at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The tournament's fixtures have been released, with England set to kick off their campaign against Tonga in Brisbane on October 2.
Their next match will be a crucial one, as they also face Zimbabwe in Adelaide on October 8. But it's not just about reaching the knockout stages - topping Pool F would give them an easier pathway to the final, and potentially secure a spot against their Six Nations rivals Wales in Sydney on October 16.
That decider looks set to be an intriguing match, with both teams expected to qualify for the next stage of the tournament. The winner of the group will play their last-16 fixture in Perth, while the runner-up will face off against each other in Sydney.
Hosts Australia are also looking to make a strong start, taking on Hong Kong in Perth on October 1, with England and Wales both featuring in the second round of action. Ireland and Scotland, meanwhile, have a contest that could decide who tops their pool - but it's going to be a tough one, with the Six Nations rivals facing off against each other on October 10.
In another eye-catching fixture, Australia will take on New Zealand in Sydney on October 9, while South Africa look to start their campaign strongly by beating Italy in Adelaide. Scotland are set to face Uruguay in Melbourne on October 3, and then have a tough test against Portugal in Brisbane the following day.
The final of the tournament will be held at Stadium Australia in Sydney on November 13 - but for now, it's all about who comes out on top in Pool F. Will England's hopes of a World Cup triumph be dented by their encounter with Wales?
Their next match will be a crucial one, as they also face Zimbabwe in Adelaide on October 8. But it's not just about reaching the knockout stages - topping Pool F would give them an easier pathway to the final, and potentially secure a spot against their Six Nations rivals Wales in Sydney on October 16.
That decider looks set to be an intriguing match, with both teams expected to qualify for the next stage of the tournament. The winner of the group will play their last-16 fixture in Perth, while the runner-up will face off against each other in Sydney.
Hosts Australia are also looking to make a strong start, taking on Hong Kong in Perth on October 1, with England and Wales both featuring in the second round of action. Ireland and Scotland, meanwhile, have a contest that could decide who tops their pool - but it's going to be a tough one, with the Six Nations rivals facing off against each other on October 10.
In another eye-catching fixture, Australia will take on New Zealand in Sydney on October 9, while South Africa look to start their campaign strongly by beating Italy in Adelaide. Scotland are set to face Uruguay in Melbourne on October 3, and then have a tough test against Portugal in Brisbane the following day.
The final of the tournament will be held at Stadium Australia in Sydney on November 13 - but for now, it's all about who comes out on top in Pool F. Will England's hopes of a World Cup triumph be dented by their encounter with Wales?
, can you believe how crazy the Rugby World Cup fixtures are this year?! Like, England and Wales have to play each other in Sydney, but it's not even in the final! That's like getting two chances to play each other. And Australia is going up against New Zealand, which is always a big deal. I'm low-key rooting for England, though 
, they've been looking strong this year.
. Both teams are so strong, it's gonna be a real nail-biter 
. The fact that topping Pool F would give them an easier pathway to the final is huge 
. I'm rooting for England just because they're always the underdogs 
, but at the same time, Wales have been doing really well in recent tournaments 
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. Australia starting strong with a win against Hong Kong would be awesome 
, and New Zealand vs South Africa is gonna be EPIC 
! Scotland's tough test against Portugal is looking scary 
, but I'm confident they'll come out on top 
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Can't they just split the matches or something? It's like they want us to have to deal with traffic and everything 
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. And I'm shipping Scotland vs Ireland on Oct 10th too, that's gonna be a real nail-biter 
I think England's chances just got a bit more interesting with this Sydney showdown against Wales. It's gonna be intense, especially if both teams are feeling good about themselves after their group stage performances. I can already imagine the electric atmosphere at Stadium Australia - it's gonna be a real nail-biter! England needs to pull out all stops and bring their A-game if they wanna take down their Six Nations rivals. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds! 
Can't wait for the tournament to kick off and see who comes out on top 