Current champions, South Africa, will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign in Australia with a match against Italy at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday 3 October, with kick-off at 5.45am SA time.
This was announced on Tuesday when World Rugby released the fixture schedule for the tournament.
Hosts Australia will face Hong Kong in the opening game on Friday 1 October in Perth, with kick-off at 12.45pm.
