Analysis - The 2027 World Cup draw has happened, just under two years from when the tournament will be held in Australia. That in itself is worth questioning, but it is worth remembering this format was heavily scrutinised for the last World Cup and World Rugby obviously hasn't listened or doesn't care.
The only really possible explanation for doing it this far out is so fans have plenty of time to plan their travel to Australia. But even that is questionable, as it feels like a really unsustainable way of making sure the tournament is making enough ticket revenue.
Here's what else it means for the 24 teams that have qualified:
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