September 8 represents a unique period for Rugby in Australia, lining up perfectly with several teams' build towards their own World Cups.
It officially kicks the Wallabies into countdown mode ahead of the 2023 event, with France and the All Blacks to kick off the tournament in exactly a year's time.
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Dave Rennie will name his side for the Bledisloe Cup later on Thursday, with a number of positions still yet to be locked down ahead of the opening clash with Georgia.
Both the Wallabies and All Blacks enter the series with plenty of questions, with a win in Melbourne on September 15 the type that can launch a World Cup campaign.
Just ask South Africa.
Consistency remains key for Rennie and the Wallabies, showing they can beat top sides such as England and the Springboks but on countless times unable to back it up.
As for the Wallaroos, their own World Cup ambitions are firmly on the horizon, one month out from their opener against the Black Ferns at Eden Park.
The Kiwis are a familiar opposition for Jay Tregonning's side, facing them in three of their last five games. Whilst all results have ended the same way, there is plenty to be optimistic about after strong showings in Auckland and Adelaide.
They will fancy their chances against Six Nations opposition Wales and Scotland, ranked above them in the World Rankings.
Tregonning has always made it clear the knockout stages are the goal for a side that missed multiple years of action due to COVID.
They will be boosted by the return of Sharni Williams to the 15-a-side format for her fourth World Cup.
Before Williams or either team takes the field, the Sevens sides will have their own shot at World Cup glory in Cape Town.
Both the men and women enter as the team to beat, hungry to add to the growing trophy cabinet after their World Series success.
Tim Walsh's side have received a perfect draw, not slated to face the likes of New Zealand, Fiji or France until the final.
A date with USA or Canada looms for the semi-finals, although the women's squad carry unbridled confidence that they can beat anyone on their day.
Meanwhile, the men face a slightly tougher task, in line for a match-up with bogey side Fiji in the semi-finals.
The side has talked about the confidence they got out of multiple wins in Oceania Sevens, however, an ability to get it done on the World Series stage has blown out the Rio champions' winning streak well into double figures.
The knock-out format suits John Manenti's team, arguably the most consistent in the world in 2021-22, confident they can ride their way to a maiden title.
All three events represent a perfect stage for each team to create a legacy that can last beyond them.
The Sevens: A chance at a Triple Crown
Wallaroos: A historic maiden World Cup
Wallabies: The chance to reclaim the throne and build for a home World Cup.
