In the final repechage match of the World Cup qualification tournament, the Samoa national team played against the Belgium team.
The Belgians came close to a sensation, but the encounter ended in a 13-13 draw. In the final, Samoa ultimately surpassed the Belgians by one point. The "Black Devils," along with the Namibia and Brazil teams, will not be traveling to the World Cup.
All participants for the 2027 Rugby World Cup:
- Africa: South Africa, Zimbabwe;
- Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga;
- North America: Canada, USA;
- Asia: Japan, Hong Kong;
- South America: Argentina, Uruguay, Chile;
- Europe: France, England, Ireland, Italy, Wales, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Georgia, Romania.
The draw for the World Cup group stage will take place on December 3. The final part of the tournament will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13, 2027.
