Unlikely to proceed to the knockout stages, Tonga could still be a surprise package in Japan.
Countries
Uruguay Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
A sporadic qualifier for the World Cup, Uruguay played in their second tournament in a row in 2019
Russia Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Russia's qualification for the tournament was a shock and it was only their second World Cup
USA Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
The Americans have been building in the right direction but struggled at RWC 2019
Japan v Scotland to go ahead at Rugby World Cup
Japan v Scotland to go ahead at Rugby World Cup It’s happening – Japan and Scotland get the chance to play for the right to make the Rugby World Cup…
Canada Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
The last team to qualify for the tournament, Canada had to go through the Repechage tournament to book their place in Japan.
Namibia Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Namibia booked their place once again at the World Cup, but are still awaiting a win
Samoa Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Having to rely on a play-off win against Germany, Samoa found it very tough to qualify for Japan
Georgia Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Japan 2019 was the Lelos' fifth World Cup appearance
Italy Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
In a tough group, Italy were denied chance to try to reach the last eight by Typhoon Hagibis