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Uruguay qualify for World Cup while shock loss sees Canada miss out

By AAP
(Photo by Ernesto Ryan/World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Uruguay have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after downing the United States 34-15 while Canada will miss the tournament for the first time after an historic loss to Chile.

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Uruguay overturned a 19-16 loss to the US in Colorado last weekend to win comfortably in Montevideo and advance on aggregate 50-34.

The Teros will appear in their fifth Rugby World Cup, joining tournament hosts France, New Zealand, Italy and an African side to be determined in Pool A.

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The US will face Chile next year for the right to go to the World Cup as the Americas 2 qualifier in Pool D.

Chile defeated Canada for the first time 33-24 in Valparaiso, after blowing a win a week ago in Langford.

There, Chile conceded a penalty with 30 seconds to go and Canada escaped as 22-21 winners.

Santiago Videla scored a try and kicked 18 points on Saturday for Chile to progress 54-46 on aggregate, with an eye on their first World Cup appearance.

“Fair play to South American rugby. They’ve really invested and they’re going in the right direction,” Canada coach Kingsley Jones said.

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“We’re getting caught up. I’ve made that point before and I don’t think anyone can deny that when you watch the way Chile played.

“The competition for World Cup spots has become very very competitive and we’ve missed out.”

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