The road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia has produced plenty of drama on the pitch, but not every nation was even given the chance to compete. While the expanded 24-team tournament has opened the door for more emerging rugby nations, three countries were barred from the qualification process altogether due to sanctions or governance issues. Here’s a look at the three unions that were unable to book their place at rugby’s biggest tournam…
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