Rugby’s global bosses are set to delay the draw for future World Cup events to avoid the headache of the top teams on the planet all being pooled together.
This, as only two of Ireland, hosts France, New Zealand, Scotland and the defending champions South Africa can reach the semi-finals of this year’s tournament due to a draw made in 2020 based on the nations’ seedings after Japan 2019.
The likes of former World Cup-winning England flyhalf Paul Grayson has slammed decision-makers for their out-of-date selection process and said it must not be allowed to happen again. In response, World Rugby confirmed its intention for the draw to be held closer to the time of the next tournament, starting with Australia 2027.
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