Springboks drawn with world champions New Zealand in Rugby World Cup 2019

The Springboks were drawn with world champions New Zealand in Pool B for Rugby World Cup 2019‚ at a ceremony in Kyoto on Wednesday.

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

— Tiso Black Star Group/Tiso Black Star Group Sport