Published: September 10, 2018
• Rugby World Cup has had 20 teams for two decades
• ‘We’re always looking to expand,’ says chief executive
Expanding the Rugby World Cup from 20 to 24 teams is being given serious consideration by the game’s governing body. World Rugby says four more teams could feature in France in 2023, although the 2027 tournament would appear more likely.
As things stand Canada, Kenya, Hong Kong and Germany will be involved in a play-off event this year with the winners advancing to the 2019 tournament in Japan. Rugby does not have the global depth of football but World Rugby’s chief executive, Brett Gosper, is keen for more Tier Two countries to share the game’s biggest stage.
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