Rare Matchups, Famous Rivalries: August Slate Of World Cup Warm-Up Games
Rare Matchups, Famous Rivalries: August Slate Of World Cup Warm-Up Games
With the rugby world in a state of unpredictability, the race is on for nations to tighten loose screws before their knockout matches at the 2023 World Cup.

On Sept. 8, 2023, France will host the All Blacks at Stade de France to kick off the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
With the rugby world in a raw state of unpredictability, the race is on for all nations to tighten any loose screws before the knockout matches come rolling in on the biggest stage rugby has to offer.
Therefore, the August schedule has evolved to offer a mouth-watering slate of warm-up matches to complement what will be a hotly contested men's World Cup tournament.

While the tests may be utilized by some teams as an opportunity for final experimentations, whether it be with personnel or strategies, the anticipation and excitement is sure to be immense, and the chance to carry winning momentum into the World Cup will ensure the contests are hard-fought.
As can be expected, the August slate does not feature any matchups that will be seen in the pool stages of the World Cup.
July 29
Scotland v Italy, Murrayfield
Aug. 5
Wales v England, Principality Stadium
Scotland v France, BT Murrayfield
Ireland v Italy, Aviva Stadium
Argentina v South Africa, Velez Sarsfield
New Zealand v Australia, Forsyth Barr
Aug. 12
England v Wales, Twickenham
Scotland v France, TBC
Italy v Japan, Treviso
Aug. 19
Ireland v England, Aviva Stadium
France v Fiji, Nantes
Wales v South Africa, Principality Stadium
Aug. 25
South Africa v New Zealand, Twickenham
Aug. 26
England v Fiji, Twickenham
France v Australia, TBC
Scotland v Georgia, BT Murrayfield
Spain v Argentina, Madrid
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