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Rugby's New Championship Kicks Off This Weekend!
3 Jul
Summary
- 12 top rugby nations compete in the new championship.
- The tournament spans two stages: July and November.
- The final will be held at Twickenham Stadium on November 29.
The Rugby Nations Championship, a new major tournament, begins this weekend with 12 elite international teams competing. These teams are comprised of the six best from the northern hemisphere and the six from the southern hemisphere, facing off across July and November.
South Africa, the current world champions, are favored to win, with France and New Zealand identified as their main rivals. France, despite captain Antoine Dupont's absence for the initial matches, has Maxime Lucu in excellent form. The format sees each country play six games against teams from the opposing hemisphere.
While teams compete across hemispheres, separate tables will maintain standings for northern and southern hemisphere nations. The top-ranked team from each table will advance to the championship final. This inaugural final is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, at Twickenham Stadium.
