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England's World Cup clash with France officially called off due to Super Typhoon Hagibis
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England’s World Cup group decider against France in Yokohama on Saturday has been cancelled due to the approach of Super Typhoon Hagibis, World Rugby confirmed today at 12 noon Japan time.
For the first time in nine instalments of the tournament, a match will not be played as World Rugby act in the face of a tropical storm described by the Japan Meteorological Agency as “violent”.
With all games cancelled due to weather problems registered as scoreless draws it means England will progress as Pool C winners into the quarter-finals, where they almost certainly will face Australia.
New Zealand's fixture against Italy has also been called off, with the points shared between the two. New Zealand will still top Pool B despite the result and will face the undecided runner up of Pool A.
Scotland's post-match press conference:
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Why not? I don't think you know what aligned means in this context, like some of the authors on this site.
In fact it literally means just what you suggested, two clear cycles for north and south, one after the other. Personally I hope for a new competition in the SH that can run during the NH's offseason. That's domestic football, not International like currently. RC can move to be before the Winter tours for all I care.
Go to commentsI have little doubt that Burke would have made a fine 10 for NZ already had he remained here. Can't blame him for chasing the £££s though but the rules need to be much stricter as regards international eligibility to determine poaching.
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