Pool B: Rugby World Cup Draw 2019

The pool draw for the Rugby World Cup 2019 took place in Kyoto, Japan at 17:00 local time (08:00 GMT).

The seedings and bands were based on the world rankings at the end of the Six Nations.

The opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup will take place at Tokyo Stadium on 20th September 2019, and the final match will be held at International Stadium Yokohama in Kanagawa.

The final 8 places will be decided through the global qualification process, culminating at the end of 2018.

New Zealand and South Africa have been drawn together in Pool B for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The defending champions will also take on Italy, Africa 1 and the Repechage winner when the tournament gets underway in two years' time, as they aim for a third straight title.

Pool B

1. New Zealand 

2. South Africa

3. Italy

4. Africa 1 (Winner of the Rugby Africa Championship)

5. Repechage Winner (Four teams from around the world who have lost out in other categories play in round-robin format)

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