Pool A of the
2021 Rugby World Cup
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began on 8 October 2022. The pool includes hosts and five-time and defending champions
New Zealand
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,
Australia
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and
Wales
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. Australia and Wales finished sixth and seventh respectively in
2017
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. They are joined by Scotland, the winners of the
Final Qualification Tournament.
Standings
''All times are local New Zealand Daylight Time (
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Australia vs New Zealand
Wales vs Scotland
Scotland vs Australia
Notes:
*
Maya Stewart (Australia) made her international debut.
Wales vs New Zealand
Assistant referees:
Julianne Zussman
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(
Canada
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)
Tyler Miller
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Miller grew up in Woodbury, New Jersey and attended Bishop Eustace Preparatory School.
...
(
New Zealand
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)
Television match official:
Chris Assmus (
Canada
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)
Australia vs Wales
Notes:
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Siwan Lillicrap
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(Wales) earned her 50th test cap.
New Zealand vs Scotland
Assistant referees:
Clara Munarini (
Italy
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)
Kat Roche (
United States
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)
Television match official:
Chris Assmus (
Canada
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)
Notes
References
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Pool A
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2022 in New Zealand rugby union
2022 in Australian rugby union
2022–23 in Welsh rugby union
2022–23 in Scottish rugby union