Rugby World Cup 2027 - Qualifying

[Bovidae]

We already have a new team.

https://www.world.rugby/news/1001598/hong-kong-china-qualify-for-mens-rugby-world-cup-2027-following-victory-in-asia-rugby-championship

[LABCAT]

Jeez, didn't even know that the UAE played rugby...

[Mr Fish]

@Bovidae said in Rugby World Cup 2027 - Qualifying:

We already have a new team.

https://www.world.rugby/news/1001598/hong-kong-china-qualify-for-mens-rugby-world-cup-2027-following-victory-in-asia-rugby-championship

And a team from a long time ago:

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-africa-cup-win-sees-a-return-to-the-world-cup-after-34-year-wait/

[sparky]

Congratulations to Zimbabwe.

[booboo]

Because any mention of Zimbabwe playing rugby ...

[mikedogz]

Namibia move to the Wild Card playoffs.

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[mikedogz]

Samoa play Chile home and away. The loser plays in the final play off tournament.

[ACT Crusader]

@mikedogz said in Rugby World Cup 2027 - Qualifying:

Samoa play Chile home and away. The loser plays in the final play off tournament.

If Samoa can’t beat Chile…..

[African Monkey]

@ACT-Crusader said in Rugby World Cup 2027 - Qualifying:

@mikedogz said in Rugby World Cup 2027 - Qualifying:

Samoa play Chile home and away. The loser plays in the final play off tournament.

If Samoa can’t beat Chile…..

Honestly, with the performances Samoa have been putting in, don't be surprised.

[Mr Fish]

Samoa don't deserve to be at the World Cup based on the team they've been fielding this year.

And honestly, with the amount of funding they get despite no long term promise, them missing out would probably end up being a good thing in the long run.

[sparky]

Samoa seem to be really struggling at the moment which is sad.

[Nepia]

@Mr-Fish said in Rugby World Cup 2027 - Qualifying:

Samoa don't deserve to be at the World Cup based on the team they've been fielding this year.

And honestly, with the amount of funding they get despite no long term promise, them missing out would probably end up being a good thing in the long run.

That's a rugby problem in general, not only nation specific one, Samoa can't field a decent team even though we all know there's a decent team out there. Some of it is likely self inflicted based on their admin, some of it is due to poor structures in WR that allows for weakened teams.

Missing out on the RWC isn't going to help address that issue.

[Mr Fish]

@Nepia which poor structures are you thinking about in particular?

[Nepia]

@Mr-Fish said in Rugby World Cup 2027 - Qualifying:

@Nepia which poor structures are you thinking about in particular?

Like I said, the structures that allow for weakened test teams. WR lets France come here with weakened teams and Samoa can't even put together close to their best team for matches that are crucial for RWC qualification.

[Mr Fish]

@Nepia said in Rugby World Cup 2027 - Qualifying:

@Mr-Fish said in Rugby World Cup 2027 - Qualifying:

@Nepia which poor structures are you thinking about in particular?

Like I said, the structures that allow for weakened test teams. WR lets France come here with weakened teams and Samoa can't even put together close to their best team for matches that are crucial for RWC qualification.

Impossible to force a team to field their best players though. If a RWC spot on the line isn't a big enough incentive over playing NPC then there's not much that can be done.

[Bovidae]

Sure, there were a lot of players missing, but that Samoan team wasn't as weak as I thought. Having extra games won't be a bad thing, provided they do eventually qualify.