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2027 Rugby World Cup Pool Winner Odds - Find all the latest odds on who will top their pool at the World Cup

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Last updated: 03 Dec 2025

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place in Sydney, using rankings from November 2025 to determine the pool selections. Notably, Australia and New Zealand are set to clash in what could be the most exciting match of the group stages. South Africa faces Italy and a much-improved Georgia. Odds suggest New Zealand and South Africa are favorites to top their pools, while France and England are expected to dominate Pools E and F respectively. This setup promises thrilling contests and potential surprises throughout the tournament.

Ralph Staniforth 03 Dec 2025
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  • 2027 Rugby World Cup pools draw completed in Sydney, using November 2025 rankings.
  • Key match: Australia vs New Zealand in Pool A; crucial for pool leader.
  • South Africa favored over Italy and Georgia in Pool B; France and England lead Pools E and F.
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The draw from the 2027 Rugby World Cup took place in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The World Rankings as of 30 November 2025 was used to determine the various bands to draw from.

With the pool stages now decided, it is time to look at who are the favourites to top each of the six pools, and where could we potentially find an upset result?

Pool A is likely to produce the best game of the group stage with Australia and New Zealand set to meet. That game will go a long way in deciding who tops the pool.

South Africa's biggest challenge in Pool B will come from Italy, however, Georgia are vastly improved and may still want to have a say.

Below we take a look at the odds for each team to finish top of their pool at teh 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Pool A
Team
Odds To Finish Top
New Zealand1.33
Australia3.25
Chile151.00
Hong Kong China1001.00

Pool B
Team
Odds To Finish Top
South Africa1.01
Italy17.00
Georgia29.00
Romania1001.00

Pool C
Team
Odds To Finish Top
Argentina1.14
Fiji5.00
Spain101.00
Canada251.00

Pool D
Team
Odds To Finish Top
Ireland1.30
Scotland3.25
Uruguay101.00
Portugal251.00

Pool E
Team
Odds To Finish Top
France1.015
Japan15.00
Samoa26.00
USA201.00

Pool F
Team
Odds To Finish Top
England1.015
Wales13.00
Tonga67.00
Zimbabwe501.00
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Ralph Staniforth

Sports Editor, South African Sports Writer • 10+ Years of Experience, South African Sports Specialist

Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town. 


He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport. 

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa. 

Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf. 


He supports Manchester United (football), Cheetahs (rugby), Knights (cricket) and has a newly found appreciation for Dominic Thiem on the tennis courts.

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