Zimbabwe to face England, Wales at Rugby World Cup

Zimbabwe qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by winning the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, edging long-time rivals Namibia 30–28 in a dramatic final in July 2025.

Sports Reporter

ZIMBABWE have been drawn to face England, Wales and Tonga in a tough Group F of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.

The draw was conducted on Wednesday morning with the tournament taking place in Australia on 1 October – 13 November 2027, featuring 24 teams and a record 54 matches.

The Zimbabwe Sables made history by qualifying for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in over three decades but will not be expected to progress beyond the first round given the opponents in the group.

The Draw:

Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong China, Chile

Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania

Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada

Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal,

Pool E: France, Japan, USA, Samoa

Pool F: England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe

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