Overview

• Australia 2027 runs from October 1 to November 13 across seven cities, with the opener in Perth and the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
• The draw will use four bands of six based on World Rugby’s men’s rankings after the November window, with all 24 qualifiers confirmed before balls are drawn.
• The last berth will be decided at a final qualification event in Dubai from November 8–18 featuring Samoa, Belgium, Namibia and a South American side emerging from a Brazil–Paraguay playoff.
• Argentina will host South Africa in name only at Twickenham, a move UAR president Gabriel Travaglini defended for revenue and the prestige of playing at the venue.
• Coach Felipe Contepomi made seven changes for the London rematch after the 67–30 loss in Durban, with Gonzalo García (concussion) and Tomás Albornoz (hamstring) ruled out and Julián Montoya set to record his 52nd test as captain; Los Pumas are out of title contention on 9 points while South Africa leads with 15.