England get group of death for 2027 Rugby World Cup after Rankings collapse
12/06/2024 03:10 PM
England's dramatic fall in the World Rugby Rankings has taken an alarming turn during the Autumn Nations Series, raising serious concerns for Steve Borthwick's side.
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With the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia looming large, England risks being drawn into a brutal pool stage.
This tournament will mark the first Men's Rugby World Cup where all qualifying teams will be confirmed by the end of 2025, with the draw set ahead of the 2026 Six Nations.
If the rankings stay unchanged, here's how England's potential Rugby World Cup 2027 pools could shape up:
POOL A: England's Worst-Case Scenario?
- South Africa (Defending champions and perennial powerhouses)
- England
- Japan
- Tonga (Physical and unpredictable)
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POOL B: Host Nation's Showdown
- Ireland
- Australia (Hosts looking for redemption)
- Samoa
- Uruguay
POOL C: Pacific Flair Meets Powerhouses
- New Zealand
- Fiji (Giants killers in recent years)
- Japan
- Romania
POOL D: A South American Shake-Up
- France
- Italy
- Portugal
- Chile
POOL E: Celtic Clashes
- Argentina
- Wales
- USA
- Canada
POOL F: Familiar Foes
- Scotland
- Georgia
- Spain
- Hong Kong
For England, avoiding Pool A and its daunting prospect of facing South Africa would be crucial. The clock is ticking for Borthwick to turn England's form around—or the 2027 World Cup could become an uphill battle before it even begins.
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