Rugby World Cup 2023 Warm-up Matches Schedule, Fixtures
The Rugby World Cup 2023 is set to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the tournament yet. Scheduled to take place in France from September 8 to October 28, 2023, the tournament will feature the best rugby teams from around the world competing for the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup. As with any major sporting event, there are a series of warm-up matches that take place ahead of the tournament. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches schedule.
What are Rugby World Cup warm-up matches?
Warm-up matches are a series of friendly games that take place before a major tournament. These matches give teams the opportunity to test their strategies, tactics, and formations ahead of the tournament proper. They also allow coaches to experiment with different lineups and players.
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When will the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches take place?
The Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches are scheduled to take place in July and August 2023. The matches will be spread out over four weeks, with each team playing at least two matches.
Which teams will be participating in the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches?
All 20 teams that have qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2023 will be participating in the warm-up matches. This includes the likes of New Zealand, South Africa, England, Wales, Ireland, France, Australia, and Scotland.
Rugby World Cup 2023 Warm-up Matches Schedule, Fixtures
RWC 2023 Warm-Up Matches: The Rugby World Cup is just around the corner and the teams are gearing up for the highly anticipated event. As a prelude to the main tournament, a series of warm-up matches will be played across the globe. Here’s a rundown of the Rugby World Cup 2023 Warm-up Matches Schedule.
| Date | Time | Home Team vs. Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 8 | TBA | Junior Japan vs. All Blacks XV | Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo |
| July 15 | TBA | Japan vs. All Blacks XV | Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto |
| July 29 | TBA | Scotland vs. Italy | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| August 5 | 14:35 NZST | New Zealand vs. Australia | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin |
| August 5 | 19:10 AST | Argentina vs. South Africa | José Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires |
| August 5 | 20:00 EEST | Romania vs. United States | Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest |
| August 5 | TBA | Wales vs. England | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
| August 5 | TBA | Scotland vs. France | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| August 5 | TBA | Ireland vs. Italy | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| August 12 | 14:00 BST | England vs. Wales | Twickenham Stadium, London |
| August 12 | TBA | France vs. Scotland | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne |
| August 12 | TBA | Georgia vs. Romania | TBA |
| August 12 | TBA | Portugal vs. United States | TBA |
| August 12 | TBA | Chile vs. Argentina XV | TBA |
| August 19 | TBA | Wales vs. South Africa | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
| August 19 | TBA | Italy vs. Romania | TBA |
| August 19 | TBA | Ireland vs. England | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| August 19 | TBA | France vs. Fiji | Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes |
| August 19 | TBA | Georgia vs. United States | TBA |
| August 19 | TBA | Chile vs. Namibia | TBA |
| August 25/26 | 19:30 BST | South Africa vs. New Zealand | Twickenham Stadium, London |
| August 26 | 14:00 BST | England vs. Fiji | Twickenham Stadium, London |
| August 26 | TBA | Italy vs. Japan | TBA |
| August 26 | TBA | Scotland vs. Georgia | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| August 26 | TBA | Chile vs. Uruguay | TBA |
| August 26 | TBA | Spain vs. Argentina | Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid |
| August 27 | TBA | France vs. Australia | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
