4 Rugby Icons To Present ‘RWC – Australia: Men’s 2027’ Pool Draw

Rugby World Cup (RWC) – Australia: Men’s 2027 has announced that 4 rugby icons will present the event’s pool draw at 8pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Greenwich Mean Time +11) on Wednesday the 3rd of December.

The 4 rugby icons are:

  • Brett Robinson, current World Rugby Chair & former Wallaby (Australian 15s player)
  • Dan Carter, 2-time World Cup-winning & former All Black (New Zealand player) including captain
  • James Slipper, most capped player of & former captain of the Wallabies
  • Alicia Lucas, 2016 Olympic gold medallist representing Australia in women’s rugby 7s, now retired

The pool draw has also been announced to be shown live in Australia on 9Now and Stan Sport & live globally on World Rugby’s YouTube channel.

The pool draw is also no longer being broadcast on Channel 9. Instead, it will be broadcast on its sister multi-channel, 9Gem.

The broadcast will be hosted by former Wallaby & Australian Rugby 7s player, Morgan Turinui. Viewers can expect a comprehensive anticipation-building pre-show. After the pool draw, there will also be an in-depth show unpacking every match-up, pool & storyline that has emerged including live reactions from the Wallabies.

The 24 teams that have qualified were also confirmed in this announcement:

  • Wallabies
  • Springboks (South Africa)
  • All Blacks
  • England
  • The Pumas (Argentina)
  • France
  • The Flying Fijians
  • Ireland
  • Wales
  • Scotland
  • Italy
  • Sakura (Japan)
  • The Oaks (Romania)
  • The Wolves (Portugal)
  • The Lelos (Georgia)
  • The Lions (Spain)
  • Hong Kong, China
  • The Sables (Zimbabwe)
  • The Sea Eagles (Tonga)
  • The Teros (Uruguay)
  • Canada
  • Eagles (United States Of America)
  • The Condors (Chile)
  • Manu Samoa

This announcement was made on November 19.

The RWC – Australia: Men’s 2027 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027 with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027.

With all 24 teams now confirmed for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027, the draw is an important moment for players, fans & the global rugby community. We’re thrilled to have such a distinguished line-up of legends leading the draw & know their insight, passion and expertise will make this event truly memorable.

Chris Stanley, ‘RWC – Australia: Men’s 2027’ Managing Director