How the 2027 World Cup could look: All Blacks v Springboks quarter-final?

How the 2027 World Cup could look: All Blacks v Springboks quarter-final?

Two months from today the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will be revealed and for the first time the tournament will feature 24 teams. More teams may mean more...

2027 Rugby World Cup format explained

The 2027 World Cup in Australia will feature 24 teams and a round-of-16 knockout stage for the first time. READ: Who dares draw the Boks? Everything you need to know about the 2027 Rugby World Cup Six pools of four, a first-ever Round of 16 and expanding from 20 to 24 teams #SSRugby | #RWC2027 pic.twitter.com/jxnE2CT3Au — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) October 3, 2025 The post Watch: 2027 RWC format explained appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.