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Namibia players waves the fans after the Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Uruguay and Namibia at the OL Stadium in Lyon, France, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. African rugby struggles to be competitive, and is a gold mine of talent without the means to unearth it. Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah welcomed the decision this week to expand the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia from 20 teams to 24.(AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)

The Springboks are not truly representative of African rugby. African rugby is struggling

By Enock Muchinjo - Associated Press

South Africa's Handre Pollard kicks the ball during the Rugby World Cup semifinal match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Springboks starting Pollard in Rugby World Cup final, All Blacks pick Retallick at lock

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Ireland's James Lowe, front, celebrates after scoring a try with Ireland's Dan Sheehan, left, during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis outside of Paris, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

What to know about the Rugby World Cup ahead of 4 north vs south quarterfinals

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Japan's players bow in front of the fans after the end of the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Japan and Samoa, at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Rugby World Cup pool stage reaches climax with win-or-bust match between Japan and Argentina

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

France's Antoine Dupont receives treatment after taking a knock to the head during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and Namibia at the Stade de Marseille in Marseille, France, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

France captain Dupont has undergone surgery on facial fracture

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France's Anthonhy Jelonch checks on teammate Antoine Dupont after he was injured in a collision during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and Namibia at the Stade de Marseille in Marseille, France, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

Sacre bleu! Host France in dismay, holds breath over fate of injured star Dupont at Rugby World Cup

By Gerald Imray and Samuel Petrequin - Associated Press

The list of the French squad is photographed from a screen during a media conference where French head coach Fabien Galthie announcing the 33 players for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. France end their World Cup preparations by welcoming Australia to Paris on Sunday Aug. 27. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

France’s Rugby World Cup preparations disturbed by calls to drop Chalureau in racism controversy

By Samuel Petrequin - Associated Press

South African captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa after South Africa defeated England to win the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Top quotes from the Rugby World Cup

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The Latest: Historic moment as Kolisi lifts World Cup

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The Latest: Ford returns for England in place of Slade

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South Africa's Faf de Klerk runs to score a try during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match at Tokyo Stadium between Japan and South Africa in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

The Latest: No shock as Boks reach semis with win over Japan

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The Latest: Kiwi captain Read pays tribute to Best’s career

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FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2019, file photo, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen watches his players warm up ahead of the Rugby World Cup Pool B game at Oita Stadium between New Zealand and Canada in Oita, Japan. Of the eight teams remaining in the Rugby World Cup four are coached by New Zealanders who, from similar beginnings, pursued divergent coaching careers before their paths intersected at this tournament. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

The Latest: Fishing expedition: Goodhue explains the mullet

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The Latest: Ireland name 12 who started in recent win vs NZ

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Tonga's Siale Piutau, left, runs at United States' AJ MacGinty during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Hanazono Rugby Stadium between USA and Tonga in Osaka, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (Kyodo News via AP)

Tonga beats US 31-19, gets its win at Rugby World Cup 2019

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

A damaged car lies on the ground following a strong wind in Ichihara, Chiba, near Tokyo Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Under gloomy skies, a tornado ripped through Chiba on Saturday.(Kyodo News via AP)

The Latest: Japan reaches first World Cup quarterfinal

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United States' Blaine Scully, right, and Argentina's Santiago Carreras chase the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium between Argentina and the United States in Kumagaya City, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Latest: Irish worried about re-laid Fukuoka field

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United States' Blaine Scully, right, and Argentina's Santiago Carreras chase the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium between Argentina and the United States in Kumagaya City, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Latest: Scotland rebuked by World Rugby

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Japan's rugby team players practice ahead of their match against Scotland as Typhoon Hagibis approaches Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Tokyo and surrounding areas braced for a powerful typhoon forecast as the worst in six decades, with streets and trains stations unusually quiet Saturday as rain poured over the city. (Yuki Sato/Kyodo News via AP)

The Latest: Ireland crush Samoa 47-5 to reach quarterfinals

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United States' Blaine Scully, right, and Argentina's Santiago Carreras chase the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium between Argentina and the United States in Kumagaya City, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Latest: Scully to set US Rugby World Cup appearance mark

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