LONDON, Dec 3 : Reaction to the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, made on Wednesday.

South Africa (Pool B with Italy, Georgia and Romania)

"We are pleased with the pool we have been drawn in, but this is a World Cup, and every team will go out there with great passion and do their utmost to represent their nations with pride," said coach Rassie Erasmus as South Africa seek a third successive title.

"There have been surprises in the tournament before, so we'll need to be up mentally and physically for every match.

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