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Hong Kong Rugby Head Coach Admits Surprise at Playing Australia in World Cup Opener

England will play Tonga at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Oct. 2 as part of the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage, with matches also in Adelaide and Sydney.

Summary by South China Morning Post
World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions.
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Hong Kong rugby head coach admits surprise at playing Australia in World Cup opener

World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions.

·Hong Kong
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Rugby World Cup 2027: England to face Tonga in first game

England will face Tonga in their opening game of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

·United States
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Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule released as England learn pool stage dates and venues

Steve Borthwick’s England travel to Brisbane to begin their campaign against Tonga, while hosts Australia kick the tournament off in Perth against Hong Kong

·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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