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All Black legend’s World Cup advice to the Wallabies? Embrace your 2023 disaster

Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and George Gregan have played in a combined 12 World Cups, and won five. They’ve shared some insights into fast-approaching 2027 tournament in Australia.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
All Black legend’s World Cup advice to the Wallabies? Embrace your 2023 disaster
Key Things to Know
  • Dan Carter advised the Wallabies to learn from their 2023 World Cup failure ahead of 2027.
  • Carter cited New Zealand reviewing their 2007 tournament exit as pivotal for their 2011 and 2015 titles.
  • Richie McCaw noted that playing a World Cup at home can be either an advantage or a burden.
The Story in 60 Seconds

All Blacks legend Dan Carter advised the Wallabies to embrace and learn from their failed 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign ahead of hosting the 2027 tournament. Speaking in Sydney alongside Richie McCaw and George Gregan, Carter explained that reviewing New Zealand's disastrous 2007 tournament was crucial to their subsequent World Cup victories in 2011 and 2015.

Carter and McCaw highlighted the importance of harnessing home support rather than letting it become pressure. The trio, appearing on behalf of the Global Rugby Players Foundation, also discussed the open race for the 2027 title, noting South Africa's strength alongside recent Australian improvements under coach Les Kiss.

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