Rugby World Cup 2027 · Pool A

Australia vs Hong Kong China

Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium), Perth · kick-off 18:45 local time.

New Zealand and hosts Australia meet in a World Cup pool for the first time; their last World Cup meeting was the 2015 final, won 34-17 by New Zealand. Hong Kong China make their tournament debut against Australia in the opening match, and Chile return after their first World Cup in 2023.

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Other Pool A matches

• New Zealand vs Chile2 Oct · Perth
• New Zealand vs Australia9 Oct · Sydney
• Chile vs Hong Kong China9 Oct · Townsville
• New Zealand vs Hong Kong China15 Oct · Melbourne
• Australia vs Chile16 Oct · Brisbane