England face Wales in Sydney showdown at 2027 RWC

England and Wales will face each other in a potential pool decider at the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup on 16 October in Sydney.

Steve Borthwick’s side open their campaign in Pool F against Tonga on 2 October in Brisbane, before a game against Zimbabwe, who last appeared at the 1991 iteration, in Adelaide on 8 October.

England were defeated by Wales at their home World Cup in 2015, which was the last meeting between the sides at the tournament.

Wales face Zimbabwe in their opening game in Adelaide on 2 October then take on Tonga in Melbourne six days later.

In Pool D, Scotland begin the tournament against Uruguay in Melbourne on 3 October before a showdown against Ireland in Perth a week later.

Scotland wrap up the group stage against Portugal in Brisbane on 17 October

Ireland face Portugal in Sydney on 4 October and Uruguay in Brisbane on 17 October either side of their meeting with Scotland.

World Cup hosts Australia, who are in a pool with New Zealand, open the tournament against Hong Kong in Perth on 1 October.

Reigning champions South Africa will begin their defence of the trophy in Adelaide against Italy on 3 October.

October

2 England v Tonga, Pool F, Brisbane Stadium

Wales v Zimbabwe, Pool F, Adelaide Oval

3 Scotland v Uruguay, Pool D, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

4 Ireland v Portugal, Pool D, Sydney Football Stadium

8 England v Zimbabwe, Pool F, Adelaide Oval

Wales v Tonga, Pool F, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

10 Ireland v Scotland, Pool D, Perth Stadium

16 England v Wales, Pool F, Stadium Australia, Sydney

17 Ireland v Uruguay, Pool D, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne