Rugby World Cup Groups: Who are the Wallabies playing?

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is underway, with the Wallabies looking to claim the title for the first time in over twenty years. 

Australia have not won the World Cup since 1999 — notably losing in the finals in both 2003 and 2015 — but are hoping to shake off some questionable form and once more return to the top of the mountain. 

But before they look to the finals, they must first emerge from the group stage, where they will face some stiff opposition in pursuit of that crucial top-two spot. 

Who are the Wallabies playing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

The Wallabies are in Pool C at the 2023 Rugby World Cup - the third of four groups at the tournament all of which comprise five teams. 

The teams that make up Pool C are Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia, and Portugal, with all teams playing each other once before the top two teams from the pool move on to the knockout stages.

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Rugby World Cup Pools

When do the Wallabies play at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

The Wallabies have four confirmed games at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, one against every team in their pool. 

If they succeed and become one of the top two teams in their pool, they will then move on to the knockout rounds. 

Wallabies World Cup schedule, results

Wallabies Rugby World Cup record

Since the first Rugby World Cup in 1987, Australia have been one of the most consistent nations; they have won two World Cups, and have been in the top four in every edition except 1995, 2007, and 2019. 

In the most recent edition - 2019 - Australia were blown out in the quarter-finals by England, going down 40-12 to the eventual silver medalists. 

Wallabies Rugby World Cup results