England will play Fiji at Eden Park on September 18; Fiji are making their World Cup debut; England then play South Africa and France in other Pool C games; Wales to play New Zealand and Australia in back games
Last updated: 28/01/21 8:39 pm
Emily Scarratt was part of the England team that reached the 2017 Rugby World Cup final
England will play Fiji Rugby World Cup editors in their opening match of this year’s tournament on 18 September.
The Red Roses are part of a three-part head at Eden Park in Auckland, in which New Zealand guards are battling Australia.
England, who are in pool C, will then play South Africa and France in Whangarei on September 23 and 28 respectively.
England head coach Simon Middleton said: “We all know there is an even bigger picture outside of rugby and sport right now but the World Cup is a great opportunity not just for the rugby community across the world. world, but for everyone to come together to celebrate a great event. at a time when the world is struggling.
“The competition will give a lot of people to look forward to and the chance to get behind the World Cup is hoping to build confidence.”
September 18: Fiji, Eden Park (5.45m BST)
September 23: South Africa, Whangarei (7.15m BST)
September 28: France, Whangarei (7.15m BST)
Wales will begin their campaign against the finalist from the replay tournament before taking on the Black Ferns in Auckland on 23 September.
They will face Australia in their Pool A final in Whangarei on 29 September.
Wales head coach Warren Abrahams said: “We don’t know who our first opponents will be but we know whoever it will be will be difficult and challenging. We will do our homework and cover we all strive to be as competitive as possible in all our games.
“Playing New Zealand, the traditional champions and one of the most successful teams in the history of the women’s game in their own backyard will be a very special moment for all our players.
“A lot of them have never played New Zealand before and if they play them in front of a large crowd in New Zealand they may not happen again. International rugby doesn’t get much better than that.
“Australia are another exciting Pool opponent and it’s awesome to play New Zealand and Australia back within a week.”
September 18: TBC, Whangarei (5.45m BST)
September 23: New Zealand, Auckland (5.45m BST)
September 28: Australia, Whangarei (2.15m BST)
The top two teams in each pool advance to the semi-finals along with the top two teams in third place.
Ireland and Scotland are expected to compete in the European credentials, which have not yet been reorganized after being canceled last year due to coronavirus pandemic.