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Wallabies and All Blacks legend picked as draw presenters for RWC 2027

Wallabies and All Blacks legend picked as draw presenters for RWC 2027

By Alipate Narawa
19/11/2025

With all 24 teams now confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, an all star team has been picked as Draw Presenters which includes World Rugby Chair and former Australian international Brett Robinson, All Blacks legend and two-time RWC winner Dan Carter, former Wallabies captain and Australia’s most-capped player James Slipper and Olympic gold medallist and former Australian Sevens star Alicia Lucas.

The Draw will be broadcast live and streamed globally on the World Rugby YouTube channel on Wednesday, 3rd December.

The show will be hosted by former Wallaby and Stan Sport expert Morgan Turinui, who will guide viewers through the draw proceedings.

Fans can expect a comprehensive pre-show building anticipation for the draw, followed by an in-depth post-show unpacking every pool, storyline and match-up emerging from the night, including live reactions from the Wallabies.

Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 Managing Director, Chris Stanley, says with all 24 teams now confirmed the draw is an important moment for players, fans and the global rugby community.

Stanley says they are thrilled to have such a distinguished line-up of legends leading the draw and know their insight, passion and expertise will make this event truly memorable.

The Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 will be held between 1st October and 13 November 2027 and will be the first tournament to feature an expanded format contested by the world’s top 24 teams.

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