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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Jack Snape

Wallabies to learn Rugby World Cup fate at draw that favours 2027 hosts

The Webb Ellis Cup in front of the Sydney Opera House
Teams will find out which groups they will be in at the 2027 Rugby World Cup when the draw takes place in Sydney on Wednesday. Photograph: Brendon Thorne/World Rugby/Getty Images

The Wallabies will be afforded a golden runway to the 2027 World Cup quarter-finals in their bid to secure a first title in 28 years, despite their inability this year to secure a place as one of top seeds ahead of this week’s draw.

Wednesday night’s proceedings in Sydney will unveil the minnows Australia are expected to trounce on their way to the knockout round, as well as the Wallabies’ main group rival and opponent in the pool stage’s marquee clash.

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