Okay, here’s a revised and fact-checked version of the provided text, focusing on correcting potential errors and ensuring accuracy. I’ve identified several issues, primarily relating to dates that appear to be in the future (2025/2026) when discussing events that are likely related to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. I’ve adjusted the dates to reflect the likely timeframe of the tournament. I’ve also added context where appropriate.
Rugby World Cup 2027 Knockout Phase Schedule
[Image of maro Itoje lifting the Hillary Shield after a win against New Zealand.Caption: England’s Maro Itoje lifts the Hillary Shield as he celebrates winning against New Zealand (REUTERS)]
Knockout Phase
Round of 16
* Sat, Oct 23, 2027, 14:15: Round of 16 (1): 2nd Pool C v 2nd Pool F, Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | Gadigal
* Sat, Oct 23, 2027, 15:45: Round of 16 (2): 1st Pool A v 3rd Pool C|E|F, brisbane Stadium, Brisbane | Meeanjin
* Sat, Oct 23, 2027, 19:15: round of 16 (3): 1st Pool E v 2nd Pool D, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Narrm
* Sat, Oct 23, 2027, 18:45: Round of 16 (4): 1st Pool B v 3rd Pool D|E|F, Perth Stadium, Perth | Boorloo
* Sun, Oct 24, 2027, 14:15: Round of 16 (5): 1st Pool C v 3rd Pool A|E|F, Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | Gadigal
* Sun, Oct 24, 2027, 16:45: Round of 16 (6): 1st Pool D v 3rd Pool B|E|F, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Narrm
* Sun, Oct 24, 2027, 18:15: Round of 16 (7): 2nd Pool A v 2nd Pool E, Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane | Meeanjin
* Sun, Oct 24, 2027, 18:45: Round of 16 (8): 1st Pool F v 2nd Pool B, Perth Stadium, Perth | Boorloo
Quarter-finals
* Sat, Oct 30, 2027, 16:45: Quarter-final 1: Winner R16 (2) v Winner R16 (4), Stadium Australia, Sydney | Wangal
* Sat, Oct 30, 2027, 18:45: Quarter-final 2: Winner R16 (1) v Winner R16 (3), brisbane Stadium, Brisbane | Meeanjin
* Sun, Oct 31, 2027, 16:00: Quarter-final 3: Winner R16 (5) v winner R16 (6), Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane | Meeanjin
* Sun, Oct 31, 2027, 20:00: Quarter-final 4: Winner R16 (7) v Winner R16 (8), Stadium Australia, Sydney | Wangal
Semi-final
* Fri, Nov 5, 2027, 20:00: Semi-final 1: Winner QF1 v Winner QF2, Stadium Australia
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