Forty-four teams competed in 95 matches for 12 places, in a two-year lead-up to Australia 2027, regional qualifiers plus automatic qualifiers featuring South Africa (holders) along with England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, the high-stakes Final Qualification Tournament held in Dubai, the Dubai event determined the 24th nation to reach the World Cup, Belgium, Brazil, Namibia, and Samoa advanced earlier to the later stages, leaving one place to be decided at Dubai from 8-18 November, the final berth was decided in Dubai’s November window, final field features traditional rugby powerhouses and emerging teams
With 23 teams locked in for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, only one place remains ... The identity of that 24th team will be decided in Dubai from 8-18 November at the RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament.
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