The German national rugby team has missed the historic opportunity: In the qualifying tournament (Repechage) in Marseille, the "Black Eagles" in their second game to the favorite Canada subject to 10:29 (7:10) and also have no computational chances, the World Cup To reach final round in Japan. The Rugby Union World Cup has been held since 1987 in a four-year rhythm, Germany could never qualify for a tournament.
The team of head coach Mike Ford nevertheless showed a combative strong performance and was not impressed by the offensive pressure of the Canadians, who are considered the strongest team of the tournament. So Dash Barber succeeded after half an hour at the first thrust of the Germans in the opposing half of the first attempt. Overall, but the eight-time World Cup participants Canada the action, eight minutes before the end of the favorite put the pre-decisive attempt to 27:10.
Last Sunday, Germany won against Hong Kong for the tournament opening 26: 9, on November 23, the last - but after the defeat against Canada meaningless - group match against Kenya instead. Only Hong Kong, who scored his first victory 42/17 (7:12) against Kenya on Matchday 2, can be a threat to the Canadians in a direct duel.
FT: The dream of our #Black Eagles from the @rugbyworldcup 2019 is unfortunately over. Congratulations to @rugbycanada. We'll be back! @dhlrugby @MacronSports #rugby #ranrugby
- DRVRugby (@DRVRugby) 17 November 2018The winner of the Four Nations event may compete in Group B next year (20 September to 2 November) at the World Cup in Japan - against New Zealand's legendary "All Blacks" and two-time World Cup South Africa, among others.