RWC 2027 Australia

[WorkingClassRugger]

World Rugby invest quite a bit into PI already.

You've also got to factor a ROI

Leading into the last RWC WR (World Rugby) invested $85.5m in the 9 T2 nations. The PIs received over 50% of that.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Yep, wouldn't surprise me if Samoa lose to Chile in the next 2 weeks, but then have a significantly strengthened team for the final qualifying tournament (with European based pros) and win it easily.

If Samoa beat Chile, then I think the final spot is harder to predict, with Namibia, Belgium and Chile all with a decent shot at it.

Chile could very well win the playoff against Samoa. As a squad they have the cohesion advantage. The Eagles started 3 distinct 15s in each of the rounds so never got to build cohesion which showed against Samoa. Chile have been together since January.