Pool A of the 2021 Rugby World Cup began on 8 October 2022. The pool includes hosts and five-time and defending champions New Zealand, Australia and Wales. Australia and Wales finished sixth and seventh respectively in 2017. They are joined by Scotland, the winners of the Final Qualification Tournament.
All times are local New Zealand Daylight Time ()
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Assistant referees: <br />Julianne Zussman (Canada) <br />Tyler Miller (New Zealand) <br />Television match official: <br />Chris Assmus (Canada)
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Assistant referees: <br />Clara Munarini (Italy) <br />Kat Roche (United States) <br />Television match official: <br />Chris Assmus (Canada)