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The tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup is set to kick off as 20 teams head to France for the hallmark event in the Rugby calendar.
The Springboks are the defending champions after winning the 2019 edition against England.
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However, there are a plethora of challenges looking to take the crown, led by hosts France and the All Blacks.
The Wallabies loom as a major darkhorse as they hunt for their third title.
Here is everything you need to know about the World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2023 will be hosted on Stan Sport and the Channel 9 network.
All matches will stream ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport, beginning with hosts France taking on New Zealand.
Every Wallabies matches and the 2023 final will be simulcast live on Nine and streamed on 9Now.
Argentina: ESPN Latin America/Star+
Australia: Stan
Austria: Prosieben
Belgium: Telenet
Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia: Sportklub
Cook Islands: Cook Islands Television
Czechia: Ceska Televize
Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden: Viaplay
Fiji: Fiji TV
France: TF1/France TV/M6
Germany: RAN
Ireland: RTE/Virgin Media
Italy/San Marino: Sky Italia/Rai
Japan: NHK/Nippon TV/J-Sports
Luxembourg: TF1
Middle East/North Africa: Starzplay
Netherlands: Ziggo
New Zealand: Sky Sport/Stuff
Papua New Guinea: Digicel/EMTV
Poland: Polsat
Portugal: Sport TV
Romania: Digisport
Samoa: TV1
Spain/Andorra: Movistar+
Solomon Islands: Telekom TV
South Africa: SuperSport
Tonga: Digicel/Tonga Broadcasting Commission
Turkey: SSport
United Kingdom: ITV
United States: NBC
Pool A
New Zealand:
Backs:Finlay Christie, Cam Roigard, Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo’unga, Jordie Barrett, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Caleb Clarke, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Will Jordan, Emoni Narawa, Mark Telea
Forwards:Dane Coles, Samisoni Taukeiaho, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot, Tyrel Lomax, Nepo Laulala, Fletcher Newell, Ofa Tuungafasi, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa’i, Sam Whitelock, Sam Cane (c), Shannon Frizell, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea
France:
Backs:Baptiste Couilloud, Antoine Dupont (c), Maxime Lucu, Antoine Hastoy, Matthieu Jalibert, Jonathan Danty, Gal Fickou, Yoram Moefana, Arthur Vincent, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Damian Penaud, Gabin Villire, Melvyn Jaminet, Thomas Ramos
Forwards:Pierre Bourgarit, Julien Marchand, Peato Mauvaka, Dorian Aldegheri, Uini Atonio, Cyril Baille, Sipili Falatea, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Reda Wardi, Thibaud Flament, Romain Taofifenua, Paul Willemse, Cameron Woki, Grgory Alldritt, Paul Boudehent, Franois Cros, Sekou Macalou, Charles Ollivon, Anthony Jelonch
Italy:TBC
Uruguay:
Backs:Santiago Alvarez, Santiago Arata, Agustin Ormaechea, Felipe Etcheverry, Felipe Berchesi, Nicolas Freitas, Andres Vilaseca, Felipe Arcos Perez, Tomas Inciarte, Juan Manuel Alonso, Baltazar Amaya, Bautista Basso, Rodrigo Silva, Gaston Mieres, Ignacio Facciolo
Forwards:Diego Arbelo, Matias Benitez, Ignacio Peculo, Reinaldo Piussi, Mateo Sanguinetti, Facundo Gattas, German Kessler, Guillermo Pujadas, Felipe Aliaga, Ignacio Dotti, Manuel Leindekar, Manuel Ardao, Lucas Bianchi, Carlos Deus, Eric Dosantos, Santiago Civetta, Manuel Diana, Juan Manuel Rodriguez
Namibia:
Backs:Oela Blaauw, Danco Burger, Johan Deysel, JC Greyling, Cliven Loubser, Le Roux Malan, Gerswin Mouton, Chad Plato, Alcino Isaacs, Divan Rossouw, Damian Stevens, Tiaan Swanepoel, Jacques Theron, Andre van der Berg
Forwards:Jason Benade, Adriaan Booysen, Aranos Coetzee, Wian Conradie, Tiaan de Klerk, Prince Gaoseb, Richard Hardwick, Max Katjijeko, Adriaan Ludick, Johan Retief, Desiderius Sethie, Mahepisa Tjeriko, Tjiuee Uanivi, Louis van der Westhuizen, Torsten van Jaarsveld, PJ van Lill, Casper Viviers *Two players to be added.
Pool B
South Africa:
Backs:Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Faf de Klerk, Andre Esterhuizen, Jaden Hendrikse, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Willie le Roux, Manie Libbok, Makazole Mapimpi, Canan Moodie, Cobus Reinach, Damian Willemse, Grant Williams.
Forwards:Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Deon Fourie, Steven Kitshoff, Jean Kleyn, Vincent Koch, Siya Kolisi, Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx , Bongi Mbonambi, Franco Mostert, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane, Marvin Orie, Kwagga Smith, RG Snyman, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese .
Ireland:TBC
Scotland:
Backs:Darcy Graham, Blair Kinghorn, Chris Harris, Ben Healy, George Horne, Huw Jones, Ali Price, Cameron Redpath, Finn Russell, Ollie Smith, Kyle Steyn, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben White
Forwards:Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Dave Cherry, Luke Crosbie, Scott Cummings, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Grant Gilchrist, Richie Gray, WP Nel, Jamie Ritchie (c), Pierre Schoeman, Javan Sebastian, Sam Skinner, Rory Sutherland, George Turner, Hamish Watson.
Tonga:
Backs:Pita Ahki, Malakai Fekitoa, William Havili, Fine Inisi, Solomone Kata, Otumaka Mausia, George Moala, Manu Paea, Charles Piutau, Augustine Pulu, Sonatane Takulua (capt), Kyren Taumoefolau, Afusipa Taumoepeau, Anzelo Tuitavuki.
Forwards:Sosefo ‘Apikotoa, Adam Coleman, Vaea Fifita, Siegfried Fisi’ihoi, Feao Fotuaika, Solomone Funaki, Tanginoa Halaifonua, Sione Havili Talitui, Tau Kolomatangi, Paula Latu, Samiuela Lousi, Sitiveni Mafi, Siua Maile, Samiuela Moli, Paula Ngauamo, Semisi Paea, Ben Tameifuna, Sione Vailanu.
Romania:
Backs:Gabriel Rupanu, Florin Surugiu, Alin Conache, Gabriel Pop, Mihai Muresan, Tudor Boldor, Nicolas Onutu, Marius Simionescu, Tangimana Fonovai, Taylor Gontineac, Jason Tomane, Tevita Manumua, Hinckley Vaovasa, Paul Popoaia
Forwards:Alexandru Savin, Gheorghe Gajion, Thomas Cretu, Alexandru Gordas, Costel Burtila, IIulian Hartig, Ovidiu Cojocaru, Robert Irimescu, Florin Bardasu, Adrian Motoc, Marius Iftimiciuc, Stefan Iancu, Cristi Chirica, Mihai Macovei, Vlad Neculau, Dragos Ser, Cristi Boboc, Florian Rosu, Damian Stratila
Pool C
Wales:
Backs:Josh Adams, Gareth Anscombe, Dan Biggar, Sam Costelow, Gareth Davies, Rio Dyer, Mason Grady, Leigh Halfpenny, George North, Louis Rees-Zammit, Nick Tompkins, Johnny Williams, Liam Williams, Tomos Williams.
Forwards:Taine Basham, Adam Beard, Elliot Dee, Corey Domachowski, Ryan Elias, Taulupe Faletau, Tomas Francis, Dafydd Jenkins, Dewi Lake, Dillon Lewis, Dan Lydiate, Jac Morgan, Tommy Reffell, Will Rowlands, Nicky Smith, Gareth Thomas, Henry Thomas, Christ Tshiunza, Aaron Wainwright.
Australia:
Backs:Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Tate McDermott, Nic White, Carter Gordon, Lalakai Foketi, Samu Kerevi, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Marika Koroibete, Mark Nawaqaniawase, Suliasi Vunivalu
Forwards:Angus Bell, Pone Fa’amausili, Zane Nonggorr, Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Matt Faessler, David Porecki, Jordan Uelese, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, Matt Philip, Will Skelton (c), Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Rob Leota, Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini
Utility:Ben Donaldson, Josh Kemeny
Backs:Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Tate McDermott, Nic White, Carter Gordon, Lalakai Foketi, Samu Kerevi, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Marika Koroibete, Mark Nawaqaniawase, Suliasi Vunivalu
Forwards:Angus Bell, Pone Fa’amausili, Zane Nonggorr, Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Matt Faessler, David Porecki, Jordan Uelese, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, Matt Philip, Will Skelton (c), Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Rob Leota, Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini
Utility:Ben Donaldson, Josh Kemeny
Fiji:
Backs:Frank Lomani, Simi Kuruvoli, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Teti Tela, Josua Tuisova, Semi Radradra, Waisea Nayacalevu, Iosefo Masi, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Vinaya Habosi, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Sireli Maqala, Ilaisa Droasese
Forwards:Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Jone Koroiduadua, Tevita Ikanivere, Sam Matavesi, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Luke Tagi, Samu Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Albert Tuisue, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Levani Botia, Vilive Mimramira, Meri Derenalagi, Viliame Mata
Georgia:TBC
Portugal:TBC
Pool D
England:
Backs:Henry Arundell, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Ollie Lawrence, Max Malins, Joe Marchant, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Freddie Steward, Manu Tuilagi, Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs
Forwards:Ollie Chessum, Dan Cole, Tom Curry, Theo Dan, Ben Earl, Jamie George, Ellis Genge, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Joe Marler, George Martin, David Ribbans, Bevan Rodd, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Billy Vunipola, Jack Walker, Jack Willis
Japan:
Backs:Naoto Saito, Yutaka Nagare, Kenta Fukuda, Lee Seung-sin, Rikiya Matsuda, Jumpei Ogura, Ryoto Nakamura, Tomoki Osada, Shogo Nakano, Dylan Riley, Siosaia Fifita, Semisi Masirewa, Jone Naikabula, Lomano Lemeki, Kotaro Matsushima.
Forwards:Keita Inagaki, Craig Millar, Sione Halasili, Koo Ji-won, Shinnosuke Kakinaga, Asaeli Ai Valu, Shota Horie, Atsushi Sakate, Kosuke Horikoshi, James Moore, Jack Cornelsen, Shota Fukui, Kazuki Himeno, Michael Leitch, Ben Gunter
Argentina:
Backs:Gonzalo Bertranou, Lautaro Bazan Velez, Tomas Cubelli,Santiago Carreras, Nicolas Sanchez, Santiago Chocobares, Lucio Cinti, Jeronimo de la Fuente, Matias Moroni,Emiliano Boffelli, Juan Cruz Mallia, Mateo Carreras, Juan Imhoff, Rodrigo Isgro, Martin Bogado.
Forwards:Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Francisco Gomez Kodela, Joel Sclavi, Thomas Gallo, Eduardo Bello, Julian Montoya, Agustin Creevy, Ignacio Ruiz,Matias Alemanno, Tomas Lavanini, Guido Petti, Facundo Isa, Pablo Matera, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Santiago Grondona, Marcos Kremer, Rodrigo Bruni, Pedro Rubiolo
Samoa:
Backs:Neria Foma’i, Alai D’Angelo Leuila, Nigel Ah Wong, Ben Lam, Ed Fidow, Tumua Manu, Danny Toala, Ulupano Junior Seuteni, Duncan Paia’aua, Lima Sopoaga, Christian Leali’ifano, Jonathan Taumateine, Ereatara Enari, Melani Matavao.
Forwards:Fritz Lee, So’otala Fa’aso’o, Jordan Taufua, Alamanda Motuga, Miracle Fai’ilagi, Steven Luatua, Taleni Seu, Chris Vui (co-capt), Sam Slade, Theo McFarland, Brian Alainu’uese, Charlie Faumuina, Paul Alo-Emile, Michael Alaalatoa (co-capt), Jordan Lay, Seilala Lam, Sama Malolo, Luteru Tolai
Chile:
Backs:Augusto Bhme, Javier Carrasco, Matas Dittus, Toms Dussaillant, Javier Eissmann, Alfonso Escobar, Diego Escobar, Iaki Gurruchaga, Pablo Huere, Esteban Inostroza, Salvador Lues, Raimundo Martnez, Santiago Pedrero, Clemente Saavedra, Augusto Sarmiento, Martn Sigren (c), Ignacio Silva
Forwards:Iaki Ayarza, Lukas Carvallo, Pablo Casas, Rodrigo Fernndez, Matas Garafulic, Nicols Garafulic, Jos Ignacio Larenas, Dimongo Saavedra, Marcelo Torrealba, Francisco Urroz, Franco Velarde, Benjamn Videla, Santiago Videla
*ALL TIMES AEST/AEDT (FROM OCTOBER 1)
World Cup Pool Stages
Saturday, September 9:France v New Zealand, Stade de France, Paris (5:15 AM)
Saturday, September 9:Italy v Namibia, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-tienne (9:00 PM)
Saturday, September 9:Ireland v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux (11:30 PM)
Sunday, September 10: Australia v Georgia, Stade de France, Paris (2:00 AM)
Sunday, September 10: Englandv Argentina, Stade Vlodrome, Marseille (5:00 AM)
Sunday, September 10: Japan v Chile,Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse (9:00 PM)
Monday, September 11: South Africa v Scotland, Stade Vlodrome, Marseille (1:45 AM)
Monday, September 11: Wales v Fiji, Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux (5:00 AM)
Friday, September 15: France v Uruguay, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille (5:00 AM)
Saturday, September 16: New Zealandv Namibia, Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse
Saturday, September 16:Samoa v Chile, Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux (11:00 PM)
Sunday, September 17: Walesv Portugal, Stade de Nice, Nice (1:45 AM)
Sunday, September 17: Ireland v Tonga, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes (5:00 AM)
Sunday, September 17: South Africav Romania, Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux (11:00 PM)
Monday, September 18: Australia v Fiji, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-tienne (1:45 AM)
Monday, September 18: England v Japan, Stade de Nice, Nice (5:00 AM)
Thursday September 21: Italy v Uruguay, Stade de Nice, Nice (1:45 AM)
Friday, September 22: France v Namibia, Stade Vlodrome, Marseille (5:00 AM)
Saturday, September 23: Argentina v Samoa, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-tienne (1:45 AM)
Saturday September 23: Georgia v Portugal, Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse (10:00 PM)
Sunday, September 24: England v Chile, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille (1:45 AM)
Sunday, September 24: South Africa v Ireland, Stade de France, Paris (5:00 AM)
Monday, September 25: Scotlandv Tonga, Stade de Nice, Nice (1:45 AM)
Monday, September 25: Walesv Australia, OL Stadium, Lyon (5:00 AM)
Thursday, September 28: Uruguay v Namibia, OL Stadium, Lyon (1:45 AM)
Friday, September 29: Japan v Samoa, Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse (5:00 AM)
Saturday September 30: New Zealand v Italy, OL Stadium, Lyon (5:00 AM)
Saturday September 30:Argentina v Chile, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes (11:00 PM)
Sunday, October 1: Fiji v Georgia, Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux (1:45 AM)
Sunday, October 1: Scotland v Romania, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille (6:00 AM)
Monday, October 2: Australia v Portugal, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-tienne (2:45 AM)
Monday October 2: South Africa v Tonga, Stade Vlodrome, Marseille (6:00 AM)
Friday, October 6: New Zealand v Uruguay, OL Stadium, Lyon (6:00 AM)
Saturday, October 7: France v Italy, OL Stadium, Lyon (6:00 AM)
Sunday, October 8: Walesv Georgia, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes (12:00 AM)
Sunday, October 8: England v Samoa, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille (2:45 AM)
Sunday, October 8: Ireland v Scotland, Stade de France, Paris (6:00 AM)
Sunday October 8: Japanv Argentina, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes (10:00 PM)
Monday, October 9: Tongav Romania, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille (2:45 AM)
Monday, October 9: Fiji v Portugal, Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse (6:00 AM)
World Cup Quarter Finals
Quarter-finals
Sunday, October 15:Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D,Stade Vlodrome, Marseille (2:00 AM)
Sunday, October 15:Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A,Stade de France, Paris (6:00 AM)
Monday, October 16: Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C,Stade Vlodrome, Marseille (2:00 AM)
Monday, October 16:Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B,Stade de France, Paris (6:00 AM)
Semi-finals
Saturday, October 21:Winner Quarter-final 1 v Winner Quarter-final 2,Stade de France, Paris (6:00 AM)
Sunday, October 22:Winner Quarter-final 3 v Winner Quarter-final 4,Stade de France, Paris (6:00 AM)
Third-place match
Saturday, October 28: Third-place Play-offStade de France, Paris (6:00 AM)
Final
Sunday, October 29: World Cup Final,Stade de France, Paris (6:00 AM)
The World Cup is being hosted in France for the second time in its history.
Paris will host the Final, with the Stade de France one of 12 venues set to host games across the tournament.
This includes Stadium de Toulouse, Stade de la Beaujoire (Nantes), Stade de Marseille, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard (Saint-Etienne), Stade Pierre Mauroy (Lille), OL Stadium (Lyon), Stade de Nice, Stade de Bordeaux.