{"id":2503,"date":"2023-08-18T22:37:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T17:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/?p=2503"},"modified":"2023-08-18T22:36:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T17:36:24","slug":"rugby-world-cup-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Rugby World Cup Team Squads | RWC 2023 Squads [Forwards &#038; Backs]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div   id="pdnycjpqgv"    class=\"80b9bfd69f1407cae53164b186764792\" data-index=\"7\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8643679689\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8643679689\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 9th edition of the Rugby world cup is starting on 08 September and will continue till 28 November. RWC 2023 teams and <a href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-pools-fixtures-rwc-groups-teams\/\">pools<\/a> are already announced. Just like the previous five seasons, 20 teams will be battling for the cup. Nine different stadiums have been announced for these exciting matches. The tournament has already gained so much hype that <a href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/where-to-buy-rugby-world-cup-tickets-categories-prices-resale\/\">getting the ticket<\/a> seems like the most difficult task in the world right now.<\/p><div   id="pdnycjpqgv"    class=\"80b9bfd69f1407cae53164b186764792\" data-index=\"7\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8643679689\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8643679689\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">How many teams are playing in RWC 2023?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n20 rugby world cup teams are already announced and they are divided into four pools, each pool has five teams. After group matches, the top two teams from each pool will qualify for the quarter-finals of RWC 2023.<br \/>\nSo this format makes this tournament very competitive as each team will have very limited chances to qualify for the next round.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>How did they qualify for RWC 2023?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThe top three teams from each of the 2019 Rugby World Cup Groups automatically qualified for RWC 2023 which means the remaining eight qualified after the qualifying round.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/p><div   id="pdnycjpqgv"    class=\"80b9bfd69f1407cae53164b186764792\" data-index=\"6\" style=\"float: none; margin:5px 0 5px 0; text-align:center;\">\n\r\n\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2498679680240756\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"6496044402\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-665d9fa033369\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-665d9fa033369\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#Rugby_World_Cup_2023_Teams_Squads\" title=\"Rugby World Cup 2023 Teams &amp; Squads\">Rugby World Cup 2023 Teams &amp; Squads<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#1_NEW_ZEALAND\" title=\"1. NEW ZEALAND\">1. NEW ZEALAND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#2_ARGENTINA\" title=\"2. ARGENTINA\">2. ARGENTINA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#3_AUSTRALIA\" title=\"3. AUSTRALIA\">3. AUSTRALIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#4_ENGLAND\" title=\"4. ENGLAND\">4. ENGLAND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#5_FIJI\" title=\"5. FIJI\">5. FIJI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#6_FRANCE\" title=\"6. FRANCE\">6. FRANCE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#7_GEORGIA\" title=\"7. GEORGIA\">7. GEORGIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#8_IRELAND\" title=\"8. IRELAND\">8. IRELAND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#9_ITALY\" title=\"9. ITALY\">9. ITALY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#10_NAMIBIA\" title=\"10. NAMIBIA\">10. NAMIBIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#11_JAPAN\" title=\"11. JAPAN\">11. JAPAN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#12_SAMOA\" title=\"12. SAMOA\">12. SAMOA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#13_SCOTLAND\" title=\"13. SCOTLAND\">13. SCOTLAND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#14_SOUTH_AFRICA\" title=\"14. SOUTH AFRICA\">14. SOUTH AFRICA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#15_URUGUAY\" title=\"15. URUGUAY\">15. URUGUAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#16_Wales\" title=\"16. Wales\">16. Wales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#17_TONGA\" title=\"17. TONGA\">17. TONGA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#18_ROMANIA\" title=\"18. ROMANIA\">18. ROMANIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#19_PORTUGAL\" title=\"19. PORTUGAL\">19. PORTUGAL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#20_CHILE\" title=\"20. CHILE\">20. CHILE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/rugby-world-cup-teams\/#Relevant_Links\" title=\"Relevant Links:\">Relevant Links:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rugby_World_Cup_2023_Teams_Squads\"><\/span><strong>Rugby World Cup 2023 Teams &amp; Squads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the 20 teams which qualified for the rugby world cup 2023:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_NEW_ZEALAND\"><\/span><strong>1. NEW ZEALAND<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2511\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-Zealand-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"New Zealand Rugby Team\" width=\"996\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-Zealand-Rugby-Team.jpg 996w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-Zealand-Rugby-Team-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-Zealand-Rugby-Team-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-Zealand-Rugby-Team-128x67.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/New-Zealand-Rugby-Team-32x17.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the three world cups to their name, New Zealand is the most successful team in Rugby history. They won the 1987, 2011, and 2015 rugby world cups, which is the highest number of world cup wins for any team. Let\u2019s see what they can do this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 2nd<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Dane Coles, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Samisoni Taukei&#8217;aho, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot, Ofa Tu&#8217;ungafasi, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett, Shannon Frizell, Dalton Papalii, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa&#8217;I, Sam Whitelock, Sam Cane (captain), Luke Jacobson, and Ardie Savea.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo&#8217;unga, Jordie Barrett, Finlay Christie, Cam Roigard, Aaron Smith, Beuden Barrett, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Leicester Fainga&#8217;anuku, Emoni Narawa, Anton Lienert-Brown, Caleb Clarke, Mark Telea, and Will Jordan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_ARGENTINA\"><\/span><strong>2. ARGENTINA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2513\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Argentina-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Argentina Rugby Team\" width=\"737\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Argentina-Rugby-Team.jpg 737w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Argentina-Rugby-Team-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Argentina-Rugby-Team-128x71.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Argentina-Rugby-Team-32x18.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n<p>They don\u2019t have any world cup win in their diary but it is a very competitive team for sure. In the last world cup, they reached the semi-final but couldn\u2019t qualify for the final. The same happened in the rugby world cup 2007 when they managed to get the 3rd position. They will open their account against England on 09 Sep in this world cup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 7th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Thomas Gallo, Eduardo Bello, Juli\u00e1n Montoya (captain), Agust\u00edn Creevy, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Francisco G\u00f3mez Kodela, Joel Sclavi, Ignacio Ruiz, Mat\u00edas Alemanno, Tom\u00e1s Lavanini, Pablo Matera, Juan Mart\u00edn Gonz\u00e1lez, Guido Petti, Facundo Isa, Santiago Grondona, Marcos Kremer, Rodrigo Bruni, and Pedro Rubiolo.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Santiago Carreras, Nicol\u00e1s S\u00e1nchez, Santiago Chocobares, Gonzalo Bertranou, Tom\u00e1s Cubelli, Lautaro Baz\u00e1n V\u00e9lez, Lucio Cinti, Jer\u00f3nimo de la Fuente, Mat\u00edas Moroni, Juan Cruz Mall\u00eda, Mart\u00edn Bogado, Emiliano Boffelli, Mateo Carreras, Rodrigo Isgr\u00f3, and Juan Imhoff.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_AUSTRALIA\"><\/span><strong>3. AUSTRALIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2514\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Australian-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Australian Rugby Team\" width=\"787\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Australian-Rugby-Team.jpg 787w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Australian-Rugby-Team-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Australian-Rugby-Team-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Australian-Rugby-Team-128x78.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Australian-Rugby-Team-32x20.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After New Zealand and South Africa, they have the highest number of world cup wins. Australia was the world champion in 1991 and 1999. In 2015, they reached the final and faced New Zealand but couldn\u2019t manage to get the breakthrough. They will play their first match against Georgia on 09 Sep in this world cup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 8th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Angus Bell, Pone Fa&#8217;amausili, Zane Nonggorr, Matt Faessler, David Porecki, Jordan Uelese, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, Matt Philip, Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Rob Leota, Will Skelton (captain), Fraser McReight, and Rob Valetini.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Carter Gordon, Lalakai Foketi, Samu Kerevi, Izaia Perese, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Tate McDermott, Marika Koroibete, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Nic White, Jordan Petaia, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Suliasi Vunivalu, Ben Donaldson, and Josh Kemeny.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_ENGLAND\"><\/span><strong>4. ENGLAND<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2515\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/England-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"England Rugby Team\" width=\"792\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/England-Rugby-Team.jpg 792w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/England-Rugby-Team-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/England-Rugby-Team-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/England-Rugby-Team-332x190.jpg 332w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/England-Rugby-Team-700x400.jpg 700w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/England-Rugby-Team-128x73.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/England-Rugby-Team-32x18.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>England has reached the final four times, 1991, 2003, 2007, and 2019 but managed to get only one world cup win in their account, that was the year 2003 when they beat Australia in the final. They are being considered as one of the favorites this year. They will be playing their first match against Argentina on 09 Sep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 6th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Bevan Rodd, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Dan Cole, Ellis Genge, Joe Marler, Theo Dan, Jamie George, Jack Walker, Ollie Chessum, Tom Curry, Ben Earl, Lewis Ludlam, David Ribbans, Billy Vunipola, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, George Martin, and Jack Willis.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Owen Farrell (captain), George Ford, Marcus Smith, Manu Tuilagi, Henry Arundell, Elliot Daly, Danny Care, Ben Youngs, Alex Mitchell, Ollie Lawrence, Joe Marchant, Max Malins, Freddie Steward, and Anthony Watson.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_FIJI\"><\/span><strong>5. FIJI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2517\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fiji-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Fiji Rugby Team\" width=\"779\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fiji-Rugby-Team.jpg 779w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fiji-Rugby-Team-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fiji-Rugby-Team-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fiji-Rugby-Team-128x77.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Fiji-Rugby-Team-32x19.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They have been in the quarter-finals two times, in 1987, and 2007 but they never managed to qualify for the semi-final. They were not able to play the rugby world cup 1995. This year, their first match will be on 10 Sep against Wales which is a team with a very decent record.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 9th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:\u00a0<\/strong>C<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Mesake Doge, Luke Tagi, Samu Tawake, Tevita Ikanivere, Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Jone Koroiduadua, Sam Matavesi, Zuriel Togiatama, Isoa Nasilasila, Albert Tuisue, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Levani Botia, Vilive Miramira, Temo Mayanavanua, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Meli Derenalagi, and Viliame Mata.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Caleb Muntz, Teti Tela, Josua Tuisova, Semi Radradra, Frank Lomani, Simi Kuruvoli, Peni Matawalu, Waisea Nayacalevu, Iosefo Masi, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Vinaya Habosi, Sireli Maqala, and Ilaisa Droasese.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_FRANCE\"><\/span><strong>6. FRANCE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2518\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/France-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"France Rugby Team\" width=\"691\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/France-Rugby-Team.jpg 691w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/France-Rugby-Team-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/France-Rugby-Team-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/France-Rugby-Team-32x18.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>France is another very competitive team for this world cup. If I say they are the most unlucky team, it won\u2019t be wrong because they played three world cup finals in 1987, 1999, and 2011 but couldn\u2019t manage to get a breakthrough to become world champions. They will be hosting this year&#8217;s world cup and will play against New Zealand on 08 Sep in the opening match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 3rd<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Reda Wardi, Pierre Bourgarit, Julien Marchand, Cyril Baille, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Peato Mauvaka, Uini Atonio, Dorian Aldegheri, Thibaud Flament, Romain Taofifenua, Paul Willemse, Cameron Woki, Florian Verhaeghe, Thomas Laclayat, Demba Bamba, Bastien Chalureau, Gr\u00e9gory Alldritt, Paul Boudehent, Fran\u00e7ois Cros, Yoan Tanga, Sekou Macalou, Charles Ollivon, and Dylan Cretin.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Baptiste Couilloud, Baptiste Serin, Antoine Dupont, Maxime Lucu, Antoine Hastoy, Matthieu Jalibert, Romain Ntamack, Yoram Moefana, Emilien Gailleton, Arthur Vincent, Jonathan Danty, Gael Fickou, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Gabin Villi\u00e8re, Brice Dulin, Ethan Dumortier, Damian Penaud, Melvyn Jaminet, and Thomas Ramos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_GEORGIA\"><\/span><strong>7. GEORGIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2520\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Georgia-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Georgia Rugby Team\" width=\"731\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Georgia-Rugby-Team.jpg 731w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Georgia-Rugby-Team-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Georgia-Rugby-Team-128x79.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Georgia-Rugby-Team-32x20.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They have played only five rugby world cups so far and this is the sixth time they have qualified for the world cup. They don\u2019t have very much impressive rugby world cup history as they never went far in the knockout phase. Their first match is against Australia on 09 Sep. Let\u2019s see what they can do this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 11th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n<p>Squad will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_IRELAND\"><\/span><strong>8. IRELAND<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2521\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Ireland-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Ireland Rugby Team\" width=\"780\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Ireland-Rugby-Team.jpg 780w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Ireland-Rugby-Team-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Ireland-Rugby-Team-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Ireland-Rugby-Team-128x76.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Ireland-Rugby-Team-32x19.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In seven out of nine world cups, they have played Quarter Finals but were not able to qualify for Semifinals. In the 2007 rugby world cup they finished their journey in the pool phase. They will face Romania in their first match of RWC 2023 on 09 Sep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 1st<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Gavin Coombes, Caelan Doris, Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Furlong, Ronan Kelleher, Dave Kilcoyne, Joe McCarthy, Peter O\u2019Mahony, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Tom O\u2019Toole, Andrew Porter, Cian Prendergast, Tom Stewart, Kieran Treadwell, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, and Josh van der Flier.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Ross Byrne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Bundee Aki, Caolin Blade, Keith Earls, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash, Garry Ringrose, Jonathan Sexton, Jacob Stockdale, Jimmy O\u2019Brien, and Jamie Osborne.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_ITALY\"><\/span><strong>9. ITALY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2522\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italian-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Rugby Team\" width=\"762\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italian-Rugby-Team.jpg 762w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italian-Rugby-Team-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italian-Rugby-Team-128x80.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italian-Rugby-Team-32x20.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Italy has played all world cup tournaments but they always ended their campaign in the pool phase and never managed to qualify for quarter-finals. But here is another world cup so they can prove themselves to the world. They will be facing Namibia on 09 Sep in their first match of RWC 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 13th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Simone Ferrari, Danilo Fischetti, Ivan Nemer, Filippo Alongi, Paolo Buonfiglio, Pietro Ceccarelli, Matteo Nocera, Dino Lamb, Federico Ruzza, David Sisi, Andrea Zambonin, Lorenzo Cannone, Riccardo Favretto, Toa Halafihi, Michele Lamaro (c), Marco Riccioni, Epalahame Faiva, Gianmarco Lucchesi, Marco Mandredi, Giacomo Nicotera, Federico Zani, Luca Bigi, Niccol\u00f2 Cannone, Edoardo Iachizzi, Sebastian Negri, Giovanni Pettinelli, and Manuel Zuliani.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Martin Page-Relo, Stephen Varney, Tommaso Allan, Alessandro Fusco, Alessandro Garbisi, Giacomo Da Re, Paolo Garbisi, Leonardo Marin, Tommaso Menoncello, Luca Morisi, Juan Ignacio Brex, Enrico Lucchin, Pierre Bruno, Ange Capuozzo, Federico Mori, Paolo Odogwu, Simone Gesi, Monty Ioane, and Edoardo Padovani.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_NAMIBIA\"><\/span><strong>10. NAMIBIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2523\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Namibia-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Namibia Rugby Team\" width=\"825\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Namibia-Rugby-Team.jpg 825w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Namibia-Rugby-Team-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Namibia-Rugby-Team-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Namibia-Rugby-Team-332x190.jpg 332w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Namibia-Rugby-Team-700x400.jpg 700w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Namibia-Rugby-Team-128x73.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Namibia-Rugby-Team-32x18.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They have played six consecutive rugby world cups so far and ended their campaign in the pool phase in every tournament and never qualified for the quarter-finals. They will be facing Italy in their first match on 09 Sep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 21st<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Gihard Visagie, Wicus Jacobs, Herman Coetzee, Jason Benade, Des Sethie, Herschell van Wyk, Casper Viviers, Herman Agenbach, Adriaan Ludick, Wynand Breytenbach, Tjiuee Uanivi, Shifuku Haitembu, Mahepisa Tjeriko, Tiaan de Klerk, Ruan Ludick, Le Beau du Preez, Max Katjijeko, Pieter Diergaardt, Prince Gaoseb, Johan Retief, Richard Hardwick, and Johan Luttig.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Tiaan Swanepoel, PW Steenkamp, PJ Walters, Jacques Theron, AJ Kearns, Oela Blaauw, JC Greyling, Warren Ludwig, Natie Janse van Rensburg, Chad Plato, Hillian Beukes, Danco Burger, Johan Deysel, Owen Hawanga, Alcino Izaacs, Jay-Cee Nel, Lloyd Jacobs, and Gerswin Mouton.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_JAPAN\"><\/span><strong>11. JAPAN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2524\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Japan-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Japan Rugby Team\" width=\"742\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Japan-Rugby-Team.jpg 742w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Japan-Rugby-Team-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Japan-Rugby-Team-128x78.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Japan-Rugby-Team-32x19.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan has been very unlucky in their previous world cups as they never get past the pool phase. They will open their rugby world cup 2023 account against Chile on 10 Sep. How they perform in this year&#8217;s world cup is yet to be seen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 14th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Gu Ji Won, Shinnosuke Kakinaga, Keita Inagaki, Craig Millar, Sione Halasili, Asaeli Ai Valu, Shota Horie, James Moore, Jack Cornelsen, Ben Gunter, Atsushi Sakate, Kosuke Horikoshi, Kazuki Himeno, Michael Leitch, and Shota Fukui.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Kenta Fukuda, Jumpei Ogura, Lee Seung Sin, Naoto Saito, Yutaka Nagare, Rikiya Matsuda, Tomoki Osada, Dylan Riley, Jone Naikabula, Siosaia Fifita, Shogo Nakano, Lomano Lava Lemeki, Ryoto Nakamura, Semisi Masirewa, and Kotaro Matsushima.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_SAMOA\"><\/span><strong>12. SAMOA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2526\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Samoa-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Samoa Rugby Team\" width=\"834\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Samoa-Rugby-Team.jpg 834w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Samoa-Rugby-Team-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Samoa-Rugby-Team-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Samoa-Rugby-Team-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Samoa-Rugby-Team-32x18.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Samoa is yet another Rugby World Cup 2023 Team. Their highest RWC finish is Quarter Finals and that too in 1991 and 1995. Since then, they couldn\u2019t qualify for the next round except in 1999 when they played QF Playoffs. They will start their RWC 2023 journey against Chile on 16 Sep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 12th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Paul Alo-Emile, So\u2019otala Fa\u2019aso\u2019o, Michael Alaalatoa, Brian Alainu\u2019u\u2019ese, Miracle Fai\u2019ilagi, Charlie Faumuina, Fritz Lee, Steven Luatua, Sama Malolo, Seilala Lam, Jordan Lay, Theodore McFarland, Luteru Tolai, Alamanda Taufua, and Chris Vui.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Ed Fidow, Neria Foma\u2019i, Ben Lam, Nigel Ah Wong, Ereatara Sotiaki Enari, Christian Leali\u2019ifano, Alai D\u2019Angelo Leuila, Duncan Paia\u2019aua, Ulupano Junior Seuteni, Tumua Manu, Melani Matavao, Lima Sopoaga, Jonathan Taumateine, and Danny Toala.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_SCOTLAND\"><\/span><strong>13. SCOTLAND<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2527\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Scotland-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Scotland Rugby Team\" width=\"728\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Scotland-Rugby-Team.jpg 728w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Scotland-Rugby-Team-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Scotland-Rugby-Team-128x69.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Scotland-Rugby-Team-32x17.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They have been playing Quarter Finals in almost all world cups except 2011 and 2019 when they finished their journey in the pool phase. Their highest rugby world cup finish is Semi-Final back in 1991. This year they will play their first match against South Africa on 10 Sep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 5th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Dave Cherry, Luke Crosbie, Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Scott Cummings, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Grant Gilchrist, Richie Gray, WP Nel, Jamie Ritchie (c), Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Pierre Schoeman, Rory Sutherland, George Turner, Javan Sebastian, Sam Skinner, and Hamish Watson.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Backs:<\/span><\/strong> Ben Healy, George Horne, Huw Jones, Darcy Graham, Chris Harris, Blair Kinghorn, Ali Price, Cameron Redpath, Kyle Steyn, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell, Ollie Smith, and Ben White.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_SOUTH_AFRICA\"><\/span><strong>14. SOUTH AFRICA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2528\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/South-African-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"South African Rugby Team\" width=\"850\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/South-African-Rugby-Team.jpg 850w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/South-African-Rugby-Team-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/South-African-Rugby-Team-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/South-African-Rugby-Team-128x63.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/South-African-Rugby-Team-32x16.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>South Africa is yet another good team in Rugby. They have won three rugby world cups so far, in 1995, 2007, and 2019. They survived the pool phase in all of their world cups. They will face Scotland in their first match on 10 Sep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 4th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Frans Malherbe, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Malcolm Marx, Eben Etzebeth, Jean Kleyn, Marco van Staden, Siya Kolisi, RG Snyman, Marvin Orie, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese, Deon Fourie, Kwagga Smith, Duane Vermeulen, and Franco Mostert.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Grant Williams, Cobus Reinach, Manie Libbok, Faf de Klerk, Jaden Hendrikse, Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Canan Moodie, Makazole Mapimpi, Jesse Kriel, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie Le Roux, and Damian Willemse.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_URUGUAY\"><\/span><strong>15. URUGUAY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2529\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Uruguay-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Uruguay Rugby Team\" width=\"680\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Uruguay-Rugby-Team.jpg 680w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Uruguay-Rugby-Team-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Uruguay-Rugby-Team-128x82.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Uruguay-Rugby-Team-32x20.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They have played only four rugby world cups (1999, 2003, 2015, and 2023) out of nine. They never managed to qualify for the next phase in any of their world cup tournaments. Uruguay will be starting their RWC 2023 journey against host France on 14 Sep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 17th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> A<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Facundo Gattas, Germ\u00e1n Kessler, Guillermo Pujadas, Mat\u00edas Ben\u00edtez, Mateo Perillo, Mateo Sanguinetti, Emiliano Faccennini, Diego Arbelo, Mathias Franco, Ignacio Peculo, Tom\u00e1s Etcheverry, Manuel Leindekar, Diego Magno, Agust\u00edn Morales, Reinaldo Piussi, Felipe Aliaga, Ignacio Dotti, Manuel Ardao, Lucas Bianchi, Eric Dosantos, Manuel Diana, Santiago Civetta, Carlos Deus, and Juan Manuel Rodr\u00edguez.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Backs:<\/span><\/strong> Agust\u00edn Ormaechea, Juan Manuel Tafernaberry, Santiago \u00c1lvarez, Santiago Arata, Felipe Berchesi, Felipe Etcheverry, Tom\u00e1s Inciarte, Andr\u00e9s Vilaseca, Juan Andr\u00e9s Zuccarino, Felipe Arcos P\u00e9rez, Koba Brazionis, Nicol\u00e1s Freitas, Diego Ardao, Juan Manuel Alonso, Gast\u00f3n Mieres, Alfonso Silva, Mateo Vi\u00f1als, Ignacio \u00c1lvarez, Baltazar Amaya, Bautista Basso, Ignacio Facciolo, and Rodrigo Silva.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Wales\"><\/span><strong>16. Wales<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2531\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Welsh-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Welsh Rugby Team\" width=\"661\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Welsh-Rugby-Team.jpg 661w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Welsh-Rugby-Team-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Welsh-Rugby-Team-128x76.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Welsh-Rugby-Team-32x19.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although they don\u2019t have any world cup to their name they have emerged as a very strong team in the recent past. Their highest finish was Semi-Finals in 1987, 2011, and 2019 where they won the 3rd, 4th, and 4th place respectively. They will be facing Fiji on 10 Sep in their first match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 10th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Gareth Thomas, Eliott Dee, Ryan Elias, Dewi Lake, Ken Owens, Keiron Assiratti, Tomas Francis, Will Davies-King, Dillon Lewis, Corey Domachowski, Kemsley Mathias, Nicky Smith, Henry Thomas, Adam Beard, BAlun Wyn Jones, Will Rowlands, Christ Tshiunza, Teddy Williams, en Carter, Rhys Davies, Dafydd Jenkins, Taine Basham, Taulupe Faletau, Jac Morgan, Tommy Reffell, Justin Tipuric, Dan Lydiate, Josh Macleod, and Aaron Wainwright.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Tomos Williams, Gareth Anscombe, Dan Biggar, Sam Costelow, Gareth Davies, Kieran Hardy, Rhys Webb, Owen Williams, Mason Grady, Joe Roberts, Nick Tompkins, Johnny Williams, Keiran Williams, Max Llewellyn, George North, Josh Adams, Alex Cuthbert, Louis Rees-Zammit, Rio Dyer, Cai Evans, Leigh Halfpenny, Tom Rogers, and Liam Williams.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_TONGA\"><\/span><strong>17. TONGA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2532\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tongan-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Tongan Rugby Team\" width=\"810\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tongan-Rugby-Team.jpg 810w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tongan-Rugby-Team-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tongan-Rugby-Team-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tongan-Rugby-Team-128x70.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tongan-Rugby-Team-32x18.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They have taken part in eight world cups so far but they were not lucky enough to clear the pool phase in any year. They have to face Ireland in their very first game of the rugby world cup 2023. Let\u2019s see how they perform this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 15th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Paula Ngauamo, Siua Maile, Samiuela Moli, Siegfried Fisi\u2019ihoi, Feao Fotuaika, David Lolohea, Sosefo Sakalia, Ben Tameifuna, Tau Koloamatangi, Samiuela Lousi, Halaleva Fifita, Sitiveni Mafi, Vaea Fifita, Tanginoa Halaifonua, Sosefo Apikotoa, Adam Coleman, Solomone Funaki, Sione Vailanu, Lopeti Timani, and Sione Havili Talitui.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> William Havili, Otumaka Mausia, Patrick Pellegrini, Sonatane Takulua, Augustine Pulu, Manu Paea, Pita Ahki, Malakai Fekitoa, Fine Inisi, Israel Folau, Solomone Kata, Charles Piutau, Afusipa Taumoepeau, George Moala, and Kyren Taumoefolau.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_ROMANIA\"><\/span><strong>18. ROMANIA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6846\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Romanian-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Romanian Rugby Team\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Romanian-Rugby-Team.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Romanian-Rugby-Team-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Romanian-Rugby-Team-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Romanian-Rugby-Team-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Romanian-Rugby-Team-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Romanian-Rugby-Team-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Romanian-Rugby-Team-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Romania has been part of all World Cups except 2019, but they were never able to clear the Pool Phase. In this RWC, they will open their account by facing Ireland on 09 Sept at Stade de Bordeaux. Fans are expecting good competition from them this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 19th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> B<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Alexandru Gorda\u0219, Costel Bur\u021bil\u0103, Iulian Har\u021big, Alexandru Savin, Gheorghe Gajion, Thomas Cre\u021bu, Ovidiu Cojocaru, Robert Irimescu, Florin B\u0103rda\u0219u, Mihai Macovei, Vlad Neculau, Drago\u0219 Ser, Cristi Boboc, Adrian Motoc, Marius Iftimiciuc, \u0218tefan Iancu, Cristi Chirica, Florian Ro\u0219u, and Damian Str\u0103til\u0103.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Gabriel Pop, Mihai Mure\u0219an, Tudor Boldor, Gabriel Rupanu, Florin Surugiu, Alin Conache, Nicolas Onu\u021bu, Marius Simionescu, Paul Popoaia, Tangimana Fonovai, Taylor Gontineac, Jason Tomane, Tevita Manumua, and Hinckley Vaovasa.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_PORTUGAL\"><\/span><strong>19. PORTUGAL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6847\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Portugal-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Rugby Team\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Portugal-Rugby-Team.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Portugal-Rugby-Team-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Portugal-Rugby-Team-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Portugal-Rugby-Team-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Portugal-Rugby-Team-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Portugal-Rugby-Team-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Portugal-Rugby-Team-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Portugal is very famous for its Football, mainly because of Cristiano Ronaldo but is not very good at Rugby. This is the second time Portugal has qualified for a Rugby World Cup. The first time was in 2007 when they lost all their matches. They will be facing Wales on 16th Sep in this World Cup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 16th<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> C<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> Diogo Hasse Ferreira, Ant\u00f3nio Prim da Costa, David Costa, Ant\u00f3nio Machada dos Santos, Francisco Fernandes, Anthony Alves, Francisco Bruno, Jos\u00e9 Madeira, Kevin Batista, Steevy Cerqueira, Jose M. Rebelo de Andrade, Duarte Diniz, Mike Tadjer, Lionel Camergue, Duarte Torgal, Martim Bello, Jo\u00e3o Granate, Rafael Sim\u00f5es, Thibault de Freitas, Ant\u00f3nio Cerejo, Manuel Pic\u00e3o, David Wallis, and Nicolas Martins.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Jer\u00f3nimo Portela, Joris Moura, Tom\u00e1s Appleton, Jo\u00e3o Belo, Pedro Lucas, Samuel Marques, Pedro Battencourt, Jos\u00e9 Lima, Ant\u00f3nio Vidinha, Raffaele Storti, Nuno Sousa Guedes, Rodrigo Marta, Vincent Pinto, Manuel Cardoso Pinto, and Sim\u00e3o Bento.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_CHILE\"><\/span><strong>20. CHILE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6848\" src=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chile-Rugby-Team.jpg\" alt=\"Chile Rugby Team\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chile-Rugby-Team.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chile-Rugby-Team-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chile-Rugby-Team-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chile-Rugby-Team-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chile-Rugby-Team-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chile-Rugby-Team-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/jeetwin-vip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chile-Rugby-Team-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is the first time Chile has qualified for the RWC. They beat the United States 31-19 in Colorado with one point on aggregate. They will be playing their first ever Rugby World Cup match on 10th Sep against Japan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> 22nd<br \/>\n<strong>Pool:<\/strong> D<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forwards:<\/strong><\/span> I\u00f1aki Gurruchaga, Esteban Inostroza, Augusto Bohme, Javier Carrasco, Salvador Lues, Mat\u00edas Dittus, Tom\u00e1s Dussaillant, Diego Escobar, Santiago Pedrero, Augusto Sarmiento, Alfonso Escobar, Raimundo Mart\u00ednez, Javier Eissmann, Pablo Huete, Clemente Saavedra, Mart\u00edn Sigren, and Ignacio Silva.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Backs:<\/strong><\/span> Benjam\u00edn Videla, Rodrigo Fern\u00e1ndez, Santiago Videla, Lukas Carvallo, Marcelo Torrealba, Pablo Casas, Mat\u00edas Garafulic, Franco Velarde, Nicol\u00e1s Garafulic, Jos\u00e9 Ignacio Larenas, Domingo Saavedra, I\u00f1aki Ayarza, and Francisco Urroz.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So that was the list of announced teams participating in the 2023 rugby world cup. One team is yet to qualify, we will share details with you soon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Who will win this year? 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