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Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: England’s potential route to the final revealed

Maro Itoje’s England now know their potential route to the 2027 Rugby World Cup final (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Maro Itoje’s England now know their potential route to the 2027 Rugby World Cup final (Gareth Fuller/PA) (PA Wire)
  • England have been drawn in Pool F for the Rugby World Cup 2027, where they will face Wales, Tonga, and Zimbabwe.
  • The tournament is still two years away, but England are building momentum after winning their last 11 matches.
  • Should England top their pool, their potential path to the final includes a Round of 16 match against the runner-up of Pool B, likely Italy or Georgia.
  • A quarter-final fixture could see England play the winner of a match between the runners-up of Pool A and Pool E, potentially New Zealand, Australia, or Japan.
  • Further progression could lead to a semi-final encounter with teams like Argentina, Ireland, or Scotland, with a potential final against major contenders such as South Africa, New Zealand, or France.
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