Chile have secured home advantage in the semi-finals of Sudamerica 2025 following a 36-10 win over Brazil in Estadio Municipal de La Pintana on Sunday.
Samoa opened their account at the Rugby World Cup after storming to a 43-10 bonus-point victory against Chile at Stade de Bordeaux.
Rugby World Cup 2023 burst into life on Friday night with the host nation celebrating yet another famous tournament win over the three-times champions at the Stade de France. But the opening round saved the best for last, as Wales and Fiji battled it out in a crazy match that was undoubtedly the game of the weekend.
Japan got their World Cup campaign up and running with a 42-12 win over debutants Chile.
With the August 28 deadline now passed for the final submission by all 20 teams of their 33-strong squads travelling to France, the names of the 660 players who will be involved at Rugby World Cup 2023 have been confirmed.