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From humble beginnings in 1987, the Rugby World Cup<\/a> has grown into one of the planet's iconic sporting festivals, with a reach and appeal topped only by the football World Cup and Olympic Games.<\/a><\/p>\n

In 2023, France will host the tournament for the first time since 2007, when South Africa lifted the Webb Ellis Cup after beating England.<\/p>\n

The world's 20 best teams will compete for the trophy, battling for finals spots across five compelling pools.<\/p>\n

Watch all the action from Rugby World Cup 2023 on the home of rugby, Stan Sport.<\/strong><\/em> Every match ad free, live and on demand in 4K UHD from September 9<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Sam<\/p>\n

Under master coach Eddie Jones, Australia is considered the favourite to top a Pool C that also includes Wales, Fiji, Georgia and Portugal.<\/p>\n

In a real quirk of the draw, the Wallabies also played Wales, Fiji and Georgia at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.<\/p>\n

France, ranked No.3 in the world, are fizzing at the opportunity to lift the trophy on home soil after being beaten in three previous finals.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1698519386028458435?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n

The tournament opener between Les Bleus and three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday (AEST)<\/a> should set the stage for an electric seven weeks of rugby at its finest.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Rugby greats make fearless World Cup predictions\ufeff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Michael Hooper not giving up on World Cup dream<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Wallaby recalls moment All Black 'saved my life'<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

RUGBY WORLD CUP POOLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1691293909983604736?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n

POOL A PREVIEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

All eyes in Pool A are on \ufeffhosts France and three-time world champions New Zealand, who square off in a mouthwatering opening match to kick off the tournament in Paris.<\/p>\n

The All Blacks have beaten France in two Rugby World Cup finals, in 1987 and 2011, so there will be no shortage of motivation for Les Bleus, who have developed into a powerhouse under Fabien Galthie.<\/p>\n

Those two teams are at short odds to advance to the quarter-finals but Italy are an improving side with the ability to make things difficult for the favourites.<\/p>\n

NEW PODCAST: Michael Atkinson, Sam Worthington and Tom Decent discuss another Wallabies selection shock for the opening match against Georgia and make their Rugby World Cup predictions<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/rugby-world-cup-inside-line\/no-way-in-the-world-the-wallabies-should-lose-agai\/embed?in_playlist=podcast&style=Cover<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnows Uruguay and Namibia round out the pool.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Uruguay provided one of the best stories of the 2019 World Cup when they upset Fiji 30-27 in Japan.<\/p>\n

It was Uruguay's first World Cup win in 16 years.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1691925084259364891?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n

POOL B PREVIEW\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is generally considered the 2023 'pool of death' with defending champions South Africa \ufeffand world No.1 Ireland headlining.<\/p>\n

Those two heavyweights are widely expected to advance but there are real threats in an attack-minded Scotland and a Tonga side now stacked with firepower.<\/p>\n

Changes in World Rugby's eligibility laws have allowed Tonga's coach, Wallabies legend Toutai Kefu, to pick the likes of Charles Piutau, Malakai Fekitoa, Adam Coleman, Lopeti Timani, George Moala and Augustine Pulu.<\/p>\n

Romania are the fifth team in Pool B.<\/p>\n

\ufeffThe clash between Ireland and Scotland in the final weekend of pool play looms as one of the best games of the tournament with a quarter-final spot likely to be on the line.<\/p>\n

Scotland hasn't beaten Ireland since 2017 but the Scots are now playing with a flair and freedom that makes them a potential dark horse.\ufeff<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1694924637736779800?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n

POOL C PREVIEW\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

Australia and \ufeffWales are the leading lights in Pool C although an improving Fiji might have something to say about that.<\/p>\n

Coached by former Wallabies assistant Simon Raiwalui, Fiji have had some impressive warmup results, including beating Tonga and Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup.<\/p>\n

Former NRL star Semi Radradra – a standout at the 2019 World Cup in Japan – has taken over the captaincy reins.<\/p>\n

Georgia and Portugal round out the pool.<\/p>\n

Georgia\ufeff, who continue to press for a place in an expanded Six Nations, will be a physical challenge for Australia in their tournament opener in Paris on September 10 (AEST).<\/p>\n

Portugal qualified for the World Cup in dramatic fashion, with Samuel Marques kicking a last gasp penalty for a famous 19-16 win over the United States in Dubai.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1696692751470113252?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n

POOL D PREVIEW<\/strong>\ufeff<\/p>\n

While Pool B\ufeff has been widely touted as the 'pool of death,' Pool D isn't far behind.<\/p>\n

England and \ufeffArgentina are the favourites to progress to the quarter-finals but Japan and Samoa are serious threats.<\/p>\n

Japan made history for qualifying for their first men's World Cup quarter-final in 2019 after topping a Pool A that included Ireland and Scotland.<\/p>\n

The 'Brave Blossoms' will again be a fun team to watch under Kiwi coaches Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown while Samoa have stacked their squad with some newly eligible talent.<\/p>\n

Christian Leali'ifano, Lima Sopoaga and Steven Luatua are among the big name stars in Seilala Mapusua's squad.<\/p>\n

Chile are the final team in Pool D, qualifying for their first ever World Cup with a dramatic 52-51 aggregate win over the United States.<\/p>\n

\"Ex-Wallabies<\/p>\n

HOW TO WATCH IN AUSTRALIA\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be broadcast in Australia by Stan Sport and the Nine Network.<\/p>\n

All matches will be streaming ad free, live and on demand on Stan Sport while Wallabies matches will be shown on free-to-air and Nine's streaming platform 9Now.<\/p>\n

RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUADS\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

POOL A<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW ZEALAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards<\/strong>: Sam Cane (c), Ethan de Groot, Tyrel Lomax, Nepo Laulala, Fletcher Newell, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Tamaiti Williams, Dane Coles, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Codie Taylor, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa'I, Sam Whitelock, Shannon Frizell, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papli'I, Ardie Savea.<\/p>\n

Backs<\/strong>: Finlay Christie, Cam Roigard, Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo'unga, Jordie Barrett, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Caleb Clarke, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Will Jordan, Mark Telea<\/p>\n

FRANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Cyril Baille, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Reda Wardi, Uini Atonio, Dorian Aldegheri, Sipili Falatea, Julien Marchand, Peato Mauvaka, Pierre Bourgarit, Thibaud Flament, Bastien Chalureau, Romain Taofifenua, Cameron Woki, Gregory Alldritt, Paul Boudehent, Francois Cros, Sekou Macalou, Charles Ollivon, Anthony Jelonch<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Antoine Dupont (c), Maxime Lucu, Baptiste Couilloud, Matthieu Jalibert, Antoine Hastoy, Damian Penaud, Gabin Villiere, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Gael Fickou, Jonathan Danty, Arthur Vincent, Yoram Moefana, Thomas Ramos, Melvyn Jaminet<\/p>\n

ITALY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Michele Lamaro (c), Pietro Ceccarelli, Simone Ferrari, Danilo Fischetti, Ivan Nemer, Marco Riccioni, Federico Zani, Luca Bigi, Epalahame Faiva, Giacomo Nicotera, Niccolo Cannone, Dino Lamb, Federico Ruzza, David Sisi, Lorenzo Cannone, Toa Halafihi, Sebastian Negri, Giovanni Pettinelli, Manuel Zuliani<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Alessandro Fusco, Alessandro Garbisi, Martin Page-Relo, Stephen Varney, Tommaso Allan, Giacomo Da Re, Paolo Garbisi, Juan Ignacio Brex, Luca Morisi, Pierre Bruno, Ange Capuozzo, Montanna Ioane, Paolo Odogwu, Lorenzo Pani<\/p>\n

NAMIBIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Jason Benade, Aranos Coetzee, Desiderius Sethie, Louis van der Westhuizen, Torsten van Jaarsveld, , Casper Viviers, Tiaan de Klerk, Richard Hardwick, Adriaan Ludick, Johan Retief, Mahepisa Tjeriko, Tjiuee Uanivi, Max Katjijeko, Prince Gaoseb, PJ van Lill, Wian Conradie, Adriaan Booysen<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Johan Deysel (c), Damian Stevens, Oela Blaauw, Jacques Theron, Cliven Loubser, Tiaan Swanepoel, Andre van der Berg, JC Greyling, Danco Burger, Le Roux Malan, Alcino Isaacs, Gerswin Mouton, Chad Plato, Divan Rossouw<\/p>\n

URUGUAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Mateo Sanguinetti, Mat\u00edas Benitez, Facundo Gattas, German Kessler, Guillermo Pujadas, Ignacio Peculo, Diego Arbelo, Reinaldo Piussi, Ignacio Dotti, Manuel Leindekar, Felipe Aliaga, Manuel Ardao, Santiago Civetta, Manuel Diana, Lucas Bianchi, Carlos Deus, Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Eric Dos Santos<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Andres Vilaseca (c), Santiago Arata, Santiago Alvarez, Agustin Ormaechea, Felipe Etcheverry, Felipe Berchesi, Nicolas Freitas, Felipe Arcos Perez, Tomas Inciarte, Gaston Mieres, Baltazar Amaya, Juan Manuel Alonso, Rodrigo Silva, Bautista Basso, Ignacio Facciolo<\/p>\n

\"Flying<\/p>\n

POOL B\ufeff<\/strong><\/h3>\n

SOUTH AFRICA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards<\/strong>: Siya Kolisi (c), Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Malcolm Marx, Eben Etzebeth, Jean Kleyn, Marvin Orie, RG Snyman, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese<\/p>\n

Backs<\/strong>: Faf de Klerk, Jaden Hendrikse, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse, Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Canan Moodie<\/p>\n

IRELAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Ronan Kelleher, Dave Kilcoyne, Jeremy Loughman, Joe McCarthy, Peter O'Mahony, Tom O'Toole, Andrew Porter, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Josh van der Flier<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Johnny Sexton (c), Bundee Aki, Ross Byrne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Conor Murray, Jimmy O'Brien, Garry Ringrose<\/p>\n

SCOTLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards<\/strong>: Jamie Ritchie (c), Jamie Bhatti, Zander Fagerson, WP Nel, Pierre Schoeman, Javan Sebastian, Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman, Dave Cherry, George Turner, Scott Cummings, Grant Gilchrist, Richie Gray, Sam Skinner, Luke Crosbie, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Hamish Watson<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> George Horne, Ali Price, Ben White, Ben Healy, Finn Russell, Chris Harris, Huw Jones, Cameron Redpath, Sione Tuipulotu, Darcy Graham, Blair Kinghorn, Ollie Smith, Kyle Steyn, Duhan van der Merwe<\/p>\n

TONGA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, Feao Fotuaika, Tau Koloamatangi, Paula Ngauamo, Siua Maile, Samiuela Moli, Ben Tameifuna, Paula Latu, Sosefo Apikotoa, Adam Coleman, Samiuela Lousi, Sitiveni Mafi, Vaea Fifita, Tanginoa Halaifonua, Semisi Paea, Solomone Funaki, Sione Vailanu, Sione Havili Talitui<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Sonatane Takulua (c), Augustine Pulu, Manu Paea, William Havili, Otumaka Mausia, Pia Ahki, Malakai Fekitoa, George Moala, Afusipa Taumoefolau, Fine Inisi, Solomone Kata, Salesi Piutau, Kyren Taumoefolau, Anzelo Tuitavuki<\/p>\n

ROMANIA\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Alexandru Savin, Gheorghe Gajion, Thomas Cre\u021bu, Alexandru Gordaa, Costel Burtila, Iulian Hartig, Ovidiu Cojocaru, Robert Irimescu, Florin Bardasu, Adrian Motoc, Marius Iftimiciuc, Stefan Iancu, Cristi Chirica, Mihai Macovei, Vlad Neculau, Dragos Ser, Cristi Boboc, Florian Rosu, Damian Stratila<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Gabriel Rupanu, Florin Surugiu, Alin Conache, Gabriel Pop, Mihai Muresan, Tudor Boldor, Nicolas Onu\u021bu, Marius Simionescu, Tangimana Fonovai, Taylor Gontineac, Jason Tomane, Tevita Manumua, Hinckley Vaovasa, Paul Popoaia<\/p>\n

\"Jones<\/p>\n

POOL C<\/strong><\/h3>\n

AUSTRALIA\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Will Skelton (c), Angus Bell, Pone Fa'amausili, Zane Nonggorr, Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Matt Faessler, Dave Porecki, Jordan Uelese, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, Matt Philip, Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Rob Leota, Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini, Josh Kemeny<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Tate McDermott, Nic White, Carter Gordon, Lalakai Foketi, Samu Kerevi, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Marika Koroibete, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Suliasi Vunivalu, Ben Donaldson\ufeff<\/p>\n

WALES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Dewi Lake (co-c), Jac Morgan (co-captain), Taine Basham, Adam Beard, Elliot Dee, Corey Domachowski, Ryan Elias, Taulupe Faletau, Tomas Francis, Dafydd Jenkins, Dylan Lewis, Dan Lydiate, Tommy Reffell, Will Rowlands, Nicky Smith, Gareth Thomas, Henry Thomas, Christ Tshiunza, Aaron Wainwright<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Josh Adams, Gareth Anscombe, Dan Biggar, Sam Costelow, Gareth Davies, Rio Dyer, Mason Grady, Leigh Halfpenny, George North, Louis Rees-Zammit, Nick Tompkins, Johnny Williams, Liam Williams, Tomos Williams<\/p>\n

FIJI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards<\/strong>: Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Doge, Luke Tagi, Samu Tawake, Tevita Ikanivere, Sam Matavesi, Zuriel Togiatama, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Albert Tuisue, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Levani Botia, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi, Viliame Mata<\/p>\n

Backs<\/strong>: Waisea Nayacalevu (c), Frank Lomani, Simi Kuruvoli, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela, Josua Tuisova, Semi Radradra, Iosefo Masi, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Vinaya Habosi, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Sireli Maqala, Ilaisa Droasese<\/p>\n

GEORGIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards<\/strong>: Nika Abuladze, Beka Gigashvili, Guram Gogichashvili, Luka Japaridze, Mikheil Nariashvili, Guram Papidze, Shalva Mamukashvili, Luka Nioradze, Tengiz Zamtaradze, Vladimer Chachanidze, Nodar Cheishvili, Lasha Jaiani, Konstantine Mikautadze, Mikheil Gachechiladze, Beka Gorgadze, Luka Ivanishvili, Tornike Jalagonia, Beka Saginadze, Giorgi Tsutskiridze<\/p>\n

Backs<\/strong>: Merab Sharikadze (c), Gela Aprasidze, Vasil Lobzhanidze, Tengiz Peranidze, Tedo Abzhandadze, Luka Matkava, Demur Tapladze, Aleksandre Todua, Tornike Kakhoidze, Modebadze Mirian, Akaki Tabutsadze, Davit Niniashvili, Lasha Khmaladze, Giorgi Kveseladze<\/p>\n

PORTUGAL\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Antonio Machado Santos, David Costa, Diogo Hasse Ferreira, Francisco Fernandes, Francisco Bruno, Anthony Alves, Duarte Diniz, Lionel Campergue, Mike Tadjer, Duarte Torgal, Jose Madeira, Jose Maria Rebelo Andrade, Steevy Cerqueira, Martim Belo, Nicolas Martins, Rafael Simoes, Jo\u00e3o Granate, Thibault de Freitas, David Wallis<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Tomas Appleton (c), Joao Belo, Pedro Lucas, Samuel Marques, Jeronimo Portela, Joris Moura, Jose Lima, Pedro Bettencourt, Rodrigo Marta, Vincent Pinto, Manuel Cardoso Pinto, Raffaele Storti, Nuno Sousa Guedes, Simao Bento<\/p>\n

\"Cheika<\/p>\n

POOL D<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ARGENTINA\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards<\/strong>: Julian Montoya (c), Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Francisco Gomez Kodela, Joel Sclavi, Thomas Gallo, Eduardo Bello, Agustin Creevy, Ignacio Ruiz, Matias Alemanno, Tomas Lavanini, Guido Petti, Facundo Isa, Pablo Matera, Juan Mart\u00edn Gonzalez, Santiago Grondona, Marcos Kremer, Rodrigo Bruni, Pedro Rubiolo<\/p>\n

Backs<\/strong>: Gonzalo Bertranou, Tomas Cubelli, Lautaro Bazan Velez, Santiago Carreras, Nicolas Sanchez, Santiago Chocobares, Lucio Cinti, Jeronimo de la Fuente, Matias Moroni, Emiliano Boffelli, Mateo Carreras, Rodrigo Isgro, Juan Cruz Mallia, Martin Bogado, Juan Imhoff<\/p>\n

\ufeffENGLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards<\/strong>: Dan Cole, Ellis Genge, Joe Marler, Bevan Rodd, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Theo Dan, Jamie George, Jack Walker, Ollie Chessum, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, George Martin, Tom Curry, Ben Earl, Lewis Ludlam, David Ribbans, Billy Vunipola, Jack Willis<\/p>\n

Backs<\/strong>: Owen Farrell (c), Danny Care, Alex Mitchell, Ben Youngs, George Ford, Marcus Smith, Elliot Daly, Ollie Lawrence, Joe Marchant, Manu Tuilagi, Henry Arundell, Max Malins, Freddie Steward, Jonny May<\/p>\n

SAMOA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards<\/strong>: Michael Alaalatoa (co-c), Chris Vui (co-c), Paul Alo-Emile, Charlie Faumuina, Jordan Lay, Seilala Lam, Sama Malolo, Luteru Tolai, Brian Alainuuese, Theo McFarland, Sam Slade, Sootala Faasoo, Miracle Fai'ilagi, Fritz Lee, Steven Luatua, Alamanda Motuga, Taleni Seu, Sa Jordan Taufua<\/p>\n

Backs<\/strong>: Ere Enari, Melani Matavao, Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Leali'ifano, Lima Sopoaga, Alai D'Angelo Leuila, Tumua Manu, Duncan Paiaaua, Ulupano Junior Seuteni, Nigel Ah Wong, Ed Fidow, Neria Fomai, Benjamin Lam, Danny Toala<\/p>\n

JAPAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Keita Inagaki, Craig Millar, Sione Halasili, Koo Ji-won, Shinnosuke Kakinaga, Asaeli Ai Valu, Shota Horie, Atsushi Sakate, Kosuke Horikoshi, Jack Cornelsen, Warner Dearns, Uwe Helu, Amanaki Saumaki, Pieter Labuschagne, Shota Fukui, Kazuki Himeno, Michael Leitch, Ben Gunter<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Naoto Saito, Yutaka Nagare, Kenta Fukuda, Lee Seung-sin, Rikiya Matsuda, Jumpei Ogura, Ryoto Nakamura, Tomoki Osada, Shogo Nakano, Dylan Riley, Siosaia Fifita, Semisi Masirewa, Jone Naikabula, Lomano Lemeki, Kotaro Matsushima<\/p>\n

CHILE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/strong> Mart\u00edn Sigren (c), Javier Carrasco, Salvador Lues, Mat\u00edas Dittus, Inaki Gurruchaga, Esteban Inostroza, Augusto Bohme, Tom\u00e1s Dussaillant, Diego Escobar, Javier Eissmann, Pablo Huete, Santiago Pedrero, Augusto Sarmiento, Alfonso Escobar, Raimundo Mart\u00ednez, Clemente Saavedra, Ignacio Silva<\/p>\n

Backs:<\/strong> Lukas Carvallo, Marcelo Torrealba, Benjam\u00edn Videla, Rodrigo Fernandez, Santiago Videla, Pablo Casas, Mat\u00edas Garafulic, Jose Ignacio Larenas, Domingo Saavedra, Franco Velarde, Nicol\u00e1s Garafulic, Inaki Ayarza, Francisco Urroz<\/p>\n

\"French<\/p>\n

RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

The top 12 sides automatically qualified for the 2023 World Cup as a result of finishing in the top three in their groups in the 2019 tournament.<\/p>\n

They were split into three bands based on their rankings as of January 1, 2020, to be distributed evenly across the pools in 2023:<\/p>\n

Band 1: New Zealand, England, Australia, Ireland<\/p>\n

Band 2: Scotland, France, South Africa, Wales<\/p>\n

Band 3: Argentina, Japan, Fiji, Italy<\/p>\n

The remaining eight teams were determined through a series of qualification games, which saw Uruguay, Namibia, Tonga, Romania, Georgia, Portugal, Samoa and Chile make it through.<\/p>\n

\"Wilkinson's<\/p>\n

RUGBY WORLD CUP – KEY DATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

All times listed as AEST until the morning of Sunday, October 1 in Australia<\/p>\n

Pool matches:<\/strong> September 9-October 9<\/p>\n

Quarter-finals:<\/strong> October 15-16<\/p>\n

Semi-finals:<\/strong> October 21-22<\/p>\n

Final:<\/strong> October 28<\/p>\n

\"Fiji's<\/p>\n

RUGBY WORLD CUP POOL MATCH SCHEDULE (AEST)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Sat Sep 9, 5.15am France v New Zealand, Stade de France, Paris<\/li>\n
  • Sat Sep 9, 9pm, Italy v Namibia, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Etienne<\/li>\n
  • Sat Sep 9, 11.30pm, Ireland v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux<\/li>\n
  • Sun Sep 10, 2am, Australia v Georgia, Stade de France, Paris<\/li>\n
  • Sun Sep 10, 5am, England v Argentina, Stade Velodrome, Marseille<\/li>\n
  • Sun Sep 10, 9pm, Japan v Chile, Stadium de Toulouse<\/li>\n
  • Mon Sep 11, 1.45am, South Africa v Scotland, Stade Velodrome, Marseille<\/li>\n
  • Mon Sep 11, 5am, Wales v Fiji, Stade de Bordeaux<\/li>\n
  • Fri Sep 15, 5am, France v Uruguay, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille<\/li>\n
  • Sat Sep 16, 5am, New Zealand v Namibia, Stadium de Toulouse<\/li>\n
  • Sat Sep 16, 11pm, Samoa v Chile, Stade de Bordeaux<\/li>\n
  • Sun Sep 17, 1.45am, Wales v Portugal, Stade de Nice<\/li>\n
  • Sun Sep 17, 5am, Ireland v Tonga, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes<\/li>\n
  • Sun Sep 17, 11pm, South Africa v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux<\/li>\n
  • Mon Sep 18, 1.45am, Australia v Fiji, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Etienne<\/li>\n
  • Mon Sep 18, 5am, England v Japan, Stade de Nice<\/li>\n
  • Thu Sep 21, 1.45am, Italy v Uruguay, Stade de Nice<\/li>\n
  • Fri Sep 22, 5am, France v Namibia, Stade Velodrome, Marseille<\/li>\n
  • Sat Sep 23, 1.45am, Argentina v Samoa, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Etienne<\/li>\n
  • Sat Sep 23, 10pm, Georgia v Portugal, Stadium de Toulouse<\/li>\n
  • Sun Sep 24, 1.45am, England v Chile, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille<\/li>\n
  • Sun Sep 24, 5am, South Africa v Ireland, Stade de France, Paris<\/li>\n
  • Mon Sep 25, 1.45am, Scotland v Tonga, Stade de Nice<\/li>\n
  • Mon Sep 25, 5am, Wales v Australia, OL Stadium, Lyon<\/li>\n
  • Thu Sep 28, 1.45am, Uruguay v Namibia, OL Stadium, Lyon<\/li>\n
  • Fri Sep 29, 5am, Japan v Samoa, Stadium de Toulouse<\/li>\n
  • Sat Sep 30, 5am, New Zealand v Italy, OL Stadium, Lyon<\/li>\n
  • Sat Sep 30, 11pm, Argentina v Chile, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes<\/li>\n
  • Sun Oct 1, 1.45am, Fiji v Georgia, Stade de Bordeaux<\/li>\n
  • Sun Oct 1, 6am, Scotland v Romania, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille<\/li>\n
  • Mon Oct 2, 2.45am, Australia v Portugal, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Etienne<\/li>\n
  • Mon Oct 2, 6am, South Africa v Tonga, Stade Velodrome, Marseille<\/li>\n
  • Fri Oct 6, 6am, New Zealand v Uruguay, OL Stadium, Lyon<\/li>\n
  • Sat Oct 7, 6am, France v Italy, OL Stadium, Lyon<\/li>\n
  • Sun Oct 8, 12am, Wales v Georgia, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes<\/li>\n
  • Sun Oct 8, 2.45am, England v Samoa, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille<\/li>\n
  • Sun Oct 8, 6am, Ireland v Scotland, Stade de France, Paris<\/li>\n
  • Sun Oct 8, 10pm, Japan v Argentina, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes<\/li>\n
  • Mon Oct 9, 2.45am, Tonga v Romania, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille<\/li>\n
  • Mon Oct 9, 6am, Fiji v Portugal, Stadium de Toulouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    RUGBY WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT STAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The pool winners will take on pool runners-up in the quarter-finals and are not able to face an opponent from their own group until the final.<\/p>\n

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Pool A<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Pool B<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Pool C<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Pool D<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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New Zealand<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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South Africa<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Wales<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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England<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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France<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ireland<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Australia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Japan<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Italy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Scotland<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Fiji<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Argentina<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Uruguay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tonga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Georgia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Samoa<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Namibia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Romania<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Portugal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Chile<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Date<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Time<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Match<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Venue<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sunday October 15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2am<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Quarter-final 1: Winner Pool C vs Runner-up Pool D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stade Velodrome, Marseille<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sunday October 15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6am<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Quarter-final 2: Winner Pool B vs Runner-up Pool A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stade de France, Paris<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Monday October 16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2am<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Quarter-final 3: Winner Pool D vs Runner-up Pool C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stade Velodrome, Marseille<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Monday October 16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6am<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Quarter-final 4: Winner Pool A vs Runner-up Pool B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stade de France, Paris<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Saturday October 21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6am<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Semi-final 1: QF1 Winner vs QF2 Winner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stade de France, Paris<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sunday October 22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6am<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Semi-final 2: QF3 Winner vs QF4 Winner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stade de France, Paris<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Saturday October 28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6am<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bronze final: SF1 Loser vs SF2 Loser<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stade de France, Paris<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sunday Oct 29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6am<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Final: SF1 Winner vs SF2 Winner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stade de France, Paris<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

VENUES<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wallabies will be based in Saint-Galmier during pool play.<\/p>\n

The town is \ufeffnear Saint-Etienne, where Australia will play two of their four pool games.<\/p>\n

The venues are:<\/p>\n

– Stade de France, Paris<\/p>\n

– Stade Velodrome, Marseille<\/p>\n

– Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon<\/p>\n

– Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille<\/p>\n

– Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux<\/p>\n

– Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne<\/p>\n

– Allianz Riviera, Nice<\/p>\n

– Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes<\/p>\n

– Stadium Municipal, Toulouse<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1699663932279914632?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n

STAN SPORT SHOWS<\/strong><\/p>\n

MONDAY: RWC 2023 CENTRAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

A review show featuring the major talking points, results, standings, highlights and heroes.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Roz Kelly and Nick McArdle with expert analysis from Stephen Hoiles, James Horwill and Mat Rogers.<\/p>\n

TUESDAY: BETWEEN TWO POSTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

A taste of what it's like to be on the ground in France.<\/p>\n

How are the Wallabies going, what's got people talking and what's happening behind the scenes delivered over a cup of coffee from inside a local French cafe.<\/p>\n

Starring Sean Maloney, Morgan Turinui and Andrew Mehrtens.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY: RWC 2023 CENTRAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

A midweek update on the biggest talking points coming out of the Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Nick McArdle with expert analysis from Mat Rogers.<\/p>\n

THURSDAY: RUGBY HEAVEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Energy filled variety chat show delivered from inside a World Cup hot spot showcasing fans and rugby identities from across the globe.<\/p>\n

Feature stories to come out of the tournament and addressing the biggest headlines ahead of another action packed weekend of footy.<\/p>\n

Featuring Michael Atkinson, Morgan Turinui, Andrew Mehrtens, Tim Horan, Sonny Bill Williams and Sean Maloney.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY: RWC 2023 CENTRAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preview show taking a closer look at all the upcoming action over the weekend.<\/p>\n

The form lines, key players, and team changes.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Roz Kelly and Nick McArdle with expert analysis from Stephen Hoiles, James Horwill and Mat Rogers<\/p>\n

SATURDAY\/SUNDAY: WALLABIES TEAM UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Short form content looking at the major team news once the Wallabies side is selected 48 hours prior to kickoff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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