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Gosford to host the Springboks in 2027 World Cup warm-up

Rugby union markings have rarely been seen at Central Coast Stadium since the days of the ill-fated NRC.
Rugby union markings have rarely been seen at Central Coast Stadium since the days of the ill-fated NRC. TONY FEDER / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

South Africa will take on Fiji ⁠at the Central Coast Stadium north of Sydney in ‌a final warm-up fixture ahead of the ‌2027 Rugby World Cup, ‌officials said on Friday.

The Springboks, who ‌are chasing a third straight ‌World Cup title, will play the Fijians on September 18 ‌next year before their tournament ⁠opener against ‌Italy in Adelaide on October 3.

Springboks ​coach Rassie Erasmus said Fiji would present a tough ​test for his side.

They are one of the top 10 ranked ⁠teams in ​the world, and they are a physical and talented side who will undoubtedly want to ‌take full advantage of the match, similarly to us, before the Rugby World Cup kicks off,” he added.

South Africa and Fiji have met on three previous occasions with the Springboks winning all three. Their last ‌meeting was at the 2011 ​World Cup.

The Springboks also have Georgia ‌and Romania in Pool B at the World Cup, while Fiji open their campaign against Spain in Newcastle and later ⁠meet ⁠Canada and Argentina.

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