Match schedule confirmed for the Rugby World Cup 2023 Final Qualification Tournament

World Rugby has today divulged the match schedule for the Final Qualification Tournament that will decide the 20th and final qualifier for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.

Played more than three match days from 6-18 November at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai, the Final Qualification Tournament for RWC 2023 in France will feature four teams from four unique continents. Hong Kong, Kenya, Portugal, and the USA will confront each other in a round-robin format with the team accruing the most competition points getting the last spot at France 2023.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Final Qualification Tournament Match Schedule

The World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini starting around 31 July 2022 have been utilized to decide the conclusive tournament’s match schedule. On the first day of the season, the USA (ranked 19th) will face Kenya (33rd) while Portugal (20th) play against Hong Kong (22nd). The third and final match day will see the two highest-ranked teams USA and Portugal face each other to close the capability interaction for the following year’s Rugby World Cup.

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The eventual winner and final team to join the Rugby World Cup 2023 adventure will have their spot in Pool C close by Wales, Australia, Fiji, and Georgia.

All matches will be free entry to the public wishing to join in.