Rugby World Cup 2027 · Pool E

Japan vs USA

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide · kick-off 20:00 local time.

France have met Japan twice at World Cups, including in Australia in 2003. Japan and Samoa are paired for the fourth tournament in a row, the USA return after missing 2023, and Samoa took the last place at the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai.

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Other Pool E matches

• France vs USA2 Oct · Melbourne
• Japan vs Samoa3 Oct · Newcastle
• USA vs Samoa9 Oct · Perth
• France vs Japan9 Oct · Brisbane
• France vs Samoa17 Oct · Sydney