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    Samoa or Belgium will take the last place at the men's 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia

    Samoa or Belgium will take the last place at the men's 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia


    Both sides have kept their hopes alive with victories in the second round of final qualifying at Dubai.

    Samoa accounted for Namibia 26-8, ending the Africans hopes of featuring at an eighth straight tournament.

    Belgium held on for a 30-27 win over Brazil.

    The sides now have two wins apiece and meet on Wednesday.

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