Pool A of the 2007 Rugby World Cup began on 8 September and was completed on 30 September. The pool was composed of 2003 World Cup winners England, as well as Samoa, South Africa, Tonga and United States.

Standings

Pool A threw up few surprises, with both South Africa and England qualifying for the quarter-finals, as expected. Third place went to Tonga, who beat the USA and South Pacific neighbours, Samoa, to secure a place in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Tonga also gave the eventual champions a close run, losing by less than a try. Both South Africa and England went on to reach the final of the tournament, which South Africa won by 15 points to 6.

Matches

All times local (UTC+2)

England vs United States

South Africa vs Samoa

United States vs Tonga

England vs South Africa

Notes

Samoa vs Tonga

South Africa vs Tonga

Notes

England vs Samoa

Samoa vs United States

England vs Tonga

South Africa vs United States

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