Hey there rugby fans! The Rugby World Cup 2023 is heating up, and with just one round of the pool phase left, things are getting intense. While Wales and England have already secured their spots in the quarter-finals, there are still six places up for grabs. Let’s take a look at the pool permutations and how the results could affect the outcome.
Pool A:
– Namibia is out of the running for the quarter-finals, but France has already secured automatic qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027.
– France will top Pool A if they avoid defeat against Italy. Even a losing bonus point would be enough for them to secure first place.
– New Zealand can secure their spot in the quarter-finals with a bonus-point win.
– Uruguay has a slim chance of qualifying, but they need to beat New Zealand with a try-bonus point and hope for a France victory over Italy.
– Italy’s qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027 will be confirmed with just one point.
Pool B:
– Tonga and Romania are out of contention for the quarter-finals, and automatic qualification for 2027 will go to Scotland, Ireland, and South Africa.
– Scotland must beat Ireland and deny them a bonus point to finish second in the pool.
– Ireland can top the pool if they secure two points from their match against Scotland.
Pool C:
– Wales has already secured their spot in the quarter-finals.
– Australia and Fiji are competing for the second spot, with Fiji needing just one point against Portugal to secure it.
Pool D:
– England has already secured their spot in the quarter-finals and automatic qualification for 2027.
– The winner of the match between Japan and Argentina will secure the second spot.
Exciting stuff, right? The Rugby World Cup 2023 is full of thrilling possibilities. Who will make it to the quarter-finals? Who will secure automatic qualification for 2027? We’ll have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more rugby action!