Russia, who had been competing in the European Championship, which will be the qualifying for the Rugby World Cup next year, has been suspended, so it is confirmed that Georgia will be in the second place to qualify, and it is decided to participate in this tournament. I did.
World Rugby, the international rugby union, has suspended Russia from continuing its military invasion of Ukraine, following the recommendations of the IOC (International Olympic Committee).
For this reason, according to World Rugby, Russia's match will be canceled at the European Championships, which will be the qualifying for the World Cup France next year, and three teams including Georgia, who were scheduled to play, will be given four points. about it.
As a result, it was confirmed that Georgia would be in the second place to get the right to participate, and it was decided to participate in this tournament.
The World Cup France Tournament will start in September next year, with 20 teams participating.