The Springboks were drawn with world champions New Zealand in Pool B for Rugby World Cup 2019‚ at a ceremony in Kyoto on Wednesday.
South Africa’s head coach Allister Coetzee arrives at the Kyoto state guesthouse to attend the Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 pool draw in Kyoto on May 10, 2017.
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Pool A
1. Ireland
2. Scotland
3. Japan
4. Europe 1
5. Play-off winner
Pool B
1. New Zealand
2. South Africa
3. Italy
4. Africa 1
5. Repecharge winner
Pool C
1. England
2. France
3. Argentina
4. Americas 1
5. Oceania 2
Pool D
1. Australia
2. Wales
3. Georgia
4. Oceania 1
5. Americas 2
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