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NZ, South Africa unfazed by Cup routes
The Straits Times
|December 05, 2025
Skipper Scott Barrett said on Dec 4 that world No.2 New Zealand had no fear of potentially meeting the top-ranked South Africa in the 2027 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, but admitted they must peak at the right time.
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The rugby powerhouses are on a collision course for a blockbuster last-eight clash should they both win their groups at the tournament in Australia and get through the round of 16.
The Springboks, who are gunning for an unprecedented third straight World Cup and fifth in total, were pitted with Italy, Georgia and Romania at the draw in Sydney on Dec 3.
New Zealand were grouped alongside Australia, Chile and debutants Hong Kong.
“Along the way you're going to play potentially No.1, 2 and 3 in the world and it might not be in the final,” said Barrett. “So that’s the beauty of the World Cup. You're going to have to peak at the right time”
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