Scotland set to face Italy, Japan and Australia at WXV 2
16 Jul 2024World Rugby have today confirmed the match schedule and opponents as Scotland look to defend their WXV 2 title, with the side facing Italy, Japan and Australia.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 28: The players of Scotland pose for a team photo with the WXV 2 Trophy following their victory in the competition after the WXV 2 2023 match between United States and Italy at Athlone Sports Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Rynners - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) Cape Town in South Africa will play host to the six-team WXV 2 competition with matches being played in a cross-pool format.
The first fixture takes place on Friday 27 September at DHL Stadium in as the hosts, South Africa, take on Japan. On Saturday 28 September an exciting double-header will follow with Australia versus Wales ahead of Scotland taking on Italy, last year’s second-placed team.
The tournament then moves to the Athlone Stadium hosting the second and third rounds of WXV 2 where Scotland will take on Japan, followed by Australia which will conclude the tournament.
Scotland secured their spot in the second tier of the competition, WXV 2, after finishing fourth in the recent Guinness Women’s Six Nations championship.
The competition also see the final six Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 places on the line.
Ticket information for WXV 2 will follow in due course and details will be found on the official WXV website.
Fixtures
Saturday 28 September – Italy v Scotland, DHL Stadium
Saturday 5 October – Japan v Scotland, Athlone Stadium
Saturday 12 October – Australia v Scotland, Athlone Stadium
