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Springboks drawn with world champions New Zealand in Rugby World Cup 2019

10 May 2017 - 12:44 By Craig Ray
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South Africa's head coach Allister Coetzee arrives at the Kyoto state guesthouse to attend the Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 pool draw in Kyoto on May 10, 2017.
South Africa's head coach Allister Coetzee arrives at the Kyoto state guesthouse to attend the Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 pool draw in Kyoto on May 10, 2017.
Image: Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP

The Springboks were drawn with world champions New Zealand in Pool B for Rugby World Cup 2019‚ at a ceremony in Kyoto on Wednesday.

The ninth Rugby World Cup takes place in Japan from September 20 to November 2, 2019 with New Zealand looking to defend their crown.

POOL A

Ireland
Scotland
Japan
Europe 1
Playoff winner

POOL B

New Zealand
South Africa
Italy
Africa 1
Repechage winner

POOL C

England
France
Argentina
Americas 1
Oceania 2

POOL D

Australia
Wales
Georgia
Oceania 1
Americas 2

  - TMG Digital/TMG Sport

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