The Rugby World Cup is currently taking place in France. The latter brings together 20 teams, but this could well change soon. Indeed, the idea of a 24-team competition could well see the light of day in 2027. This is in any case the wish of World Rugby, and its general director, Alan Gilpin.
The XV of France made short work of the Namibia during its third group match, winning 96 to 0. A score which reflects the large gap that exists between the big rugby nations and the smaller ones. The country ofSouthern Africa participates, for example, in its sixth world Cupbut he never won a single match.
A 24-team World Cup?
It may well be that smaller nations will have better chances in the future. In fact, the World Rugby is considering a competition with 24 teams, and more than 20, as its general director confided, Alan Gilpinau Telegraph. The latter is based in particular on the recent good performances of Portugal a you Chilito justify this possible evolution. “Chile played brilliantly against Japan in their first match of this World Cup. Portugal, haven’t they been incredible in this tournament? They were at the World Cup for the second time, Chile for the first time. The signs are very positive. »
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Small nations are for
This idea particularly appeals to small nations, who see it as a way to progress and finally obtain results. The president of the Chilean rugby federation, Cristian Rudloffhad also confided to the Parisian to be for. “Chile became the first new country in 12 years to participate in a World Cup. The last new one was Russia in 2011. There is no room for a surprise. But we are convinced that there are enough countries that could access the World Cup if there is a real possibility of doing so. With means, of course. With 24 nations capable of reaching the world level, this would also add competition between World Cups. You can’t just have this type of competition once every four years. It’s too hard to prepare. »
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