Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa, France, New Zealand, Ireland… Why are the nominated teams in the same table?

The rugby world is focusing on the opening match between France and New Zealand. But his athletic results will have little impact on the rest of the competition. Both teams are expected to qualify for the quarter-finals, and finishing first will not provide any advantages. Indeed, he will face the first in the group in the second quarter-final in Group B, which is Ireland, which defeated the Blues in the last tournament, or South Africa, the defending champion. Of the current top four countries in the latest world rankings – Ireland, South Africa, France and New Zealand – only two will remain in the semi-finals…

Read also:
video. Bastien Chalourou in tears: “I’m not a racist!”, the France XV told the press

The equalizing error was committed…three years before the start of the event. At the time, the world rankings were as follows: South Africa, New Zealand, England and Wales (the latter two achieved this high ranking thanks to their reaching the final and semi-finals at the World Cup in Japan in 2019). Therefore, these four countries found themselves in Pot 1 during the draw; Some avoided each other while Ireland and France were in the second pot with Australia and Japan. But three years later, England and Wales are ranked eighth and tenth respectively in the world rankings, as they continue to capitalize on their top-ranked positions…

Read also:
Rugby World Cup 2023: We explain the case of Bastien Chalauroux, the 15th French player accused of racist aggression

Change for 2027

Therefore, the explanation for this illogical table is as simple as the result is ridiculous. Therefore, France, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa will be more difficult to face in the quarter-finals than the possible semi-finals if we take into account that Australia, Wales and England are not currently at their best. This is proof that rugby still needs to grow…

Read also:
Rugby World Cup 2023: The Japanese arrive in Toulouse! The Japanese selection was welcomed at the Capitol

Based on this observation, World Rugby, the international body that governs rugby, will rectify the situation and has already announced that the draw conditions will be adjusted for the next editions, thus starting from 2027. The World Rugby Championship will be based on the established system. In football, a draw is held approximately one year before the start of an international competition.