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World Rugby promise a 'bigger, bolder, more accessible' 2027 World Cup

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Rugby World cup winners South Africa. [Rugby World Cup.com]

World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson has pledged a "bigger, bolder and more accessible" World Cup than ever before when Australia hosts the men's showpiece event in 2027.

The tournament has been expanded to 24 teams from 20, divided into six pools of four teams.

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