Netherlands Keep Rugby World Cup 2027 Hopes Alive
This weekend promises high-stakes rugby action across Rugby Europe, with crucial play-off matches determining the final contenders for a spot at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
Four nations—Georgia, Spain, Romania, and Portugal—have already secured their places, leaving one final pathway open. The Netherlands will take on Germany in a must-win clash on Saturday, with the victor advancing to a fifth-place playoff against the winner of Belgium vs. Switzerland, also taking place in Belgium.
Germany faces an uphill battle, having not defeated the Netherlands in 11 years. Playing away from home, they will need to pull off an upset to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Pre-Match Thoughts
🇩🇪 Felix Lemmers, Germany Captain: “It’s going to be a massive challenge for us, but we will leave everything out there on the pitch.”
🇳🇱 Koen Bloemen, Netherlands Player: “This is a huge step for us. Years of hard work have led to this moment, and now we need to step up and make our World Cup dream a reality.”
With everything on the line, expect a thrilling encounter as Rugby Netherlands fights to keep its World Cup dream alive!
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