{"id":105351,"date":"2025-08-29T22:54:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T22:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/105351\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T22:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T22:54:11","slug":"rwc-2027-qualifying-chile-vs-uruguay-arn-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/105351\/","title":{"rendered":"RWC 2027 Qualifying \u2013 Chile vs Uruguay \u2013 ARN Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chile have home advantage against Uruguay on Saturday. The match is game one of a home-and-away series to determine who will officially be South America 1 in Australia 2027. Chile and Uruguay reached the South American final by winning their respective series\u2019 against Brazil<\/a> and Paraguay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Uruguay are now established as regular competitors at Men\u2019s Rugby World Cups. Uruguay debuted at the 1999 tournament and played again in 2003. After missing out in the following two opportunities, Uruguay changed pathways to focus on lifting the test team and moving towards professionalism. The strategy led to success with Uruguay qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2015 and then shocking the South Pacific Ocean<\/a> in 2019.<\/p>\n

Chile debuted at Rugby World Cup 2023. Los C\u00f3ndores joined by Uruguay and Argentina to give South America three participants in a Rugby World Cup for the first time. Chile learned lessons from Uruguay\u2019s High Performance investments and looked to replicate the model.<\/p>\n

Chile Rugby set the goal of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2027. Los C\u00f3ndores succeeded one cycle earlier and did so by eliminating Canada<\/a> and sending the USA to repechage<\/a>. Critical to success was the arrival of Super Rugby Americas (formerly S\u00faper Liga Americana de Rugby). The South American league provides a gap between amateur rugby and the test arena for Uruguay and Chile. Pe\u00f1arol and Selknam have established El Cl\u00e1sico and Saturday\u2019s test match will be at the same venue as their battle in April<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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FORM GUIDE \"\"+\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\" Current World Ranking: 20<\/a> (63.83)
July 26, 2025 \u2013 Chile 35-20 Brazil<\/a> (Santiago, CL)
July 19, 2025 \u2013 Brazil 21-35 Chile<\/a> (S\u00e3o Paulo, BR)
July 05, 2025 \u2013 Chile 40-16 Romania<\/a> (Santiago, CL)<\/p>\n

\"\" Current World Ranking: 16<\/a> (67.52 points)
2025-08-23 \u2013 Uruguay 78-10 Paraguay<\/a> (Montevideo, UY)
2025-07-26 \u2013 Paraguay 0-38 Uruguay<\/a> (Asunci\u00f3n, PY)
2025-07-19 \u2013 Argentina 52-17 Uruguay<\/a> (Salta, AR)
2025-07-12 \u2013 Uruguay 70-8 Romania<\/a> (Montevideo, UY)<\/p>\n

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LINE-UP CHANGES (from \"\"vs\"\"<\/a> and \u00a0\"\"vs\"\"<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nIN
\nOUT<\/p>\n

9
\nBenjam\u00edn Videla
\nLucas Berti<\/p>\n

11
\nNicol\u00e1s Garafulic
\nNicol\u00e1s Saab<\/p>\n

14
\nI\u00f1aki Ayarza
\nNicol\u00e1s Garafulic<\/p>\n

15
\nCrist\u00f3bal Game
\nI\u00f1aki Ayarza<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nIN
\nOUT<\/p>\n

2
\nGerm\u00e1n Kessler
\nFacundo Gattas<\/p>\n

5
\nManuel Leindekar
\nIgnacio Dotti<\/p>\n

8
\nManuel Ardao
\nCarlos Deus<\/p>\n

9
\nSantiago Arata
\nSantiago \u00c1lvarez<\/p>\n

10
\nFelipe Etcheverry
\n\u00cdcaro Amarillo<\/p>\n

11
\nBaltazar Amaya
\nIgnacio \u00c1lvarez Akiki<\/p>\n

14
\nBautista Basso
\nBaltazar Amaya<\/p>\n

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\"\"+\"\"\u00a0MOST CAPS<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2013 S Videla (38), M Dittus (34), C Saavedra (34), A B\u00f6hme (32), J Carrasco (32), J Eissmann (32), R Fern\u00e1ndez (32)
\"\" \u2013 M Sanguinetti (94), A Vilaseca (84), I Dotti (70), G Kessler (70), S Arata (50), M Leindekar (41)<\/p>\n

\"\"+\"\"LEAST CAPS<\/p>\n

\"\" \u2013 N Saab (4), L Berti (5), E Tchimino (6), B S\u00e1ez (7), JC Reyes (7)<\/p>\n

\"\" \u2013 F Su\u00e1rez (3), J Gonz\u00e1lez (7), I \u00c1lvarez Akiki (11), R Piussi (12)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"+ \"\"\u00a0NOTABLE ABSENTEES<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2013 Vittorio Lastra (TH), Mart\u00edn Sigren (FL), Joaqu\u00edn Milesi (N8), Marcelo Torrealba (SH), Domingo Saavedra (CE), Luca Strabucchi (FB)\u00a0
\"\" \u2013 Guilherme Pujadas (HK), Diego Arbelo (TH), Manuel Diana (N8)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

The match is the first of a two to determine who will qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 as South America 1. Game two will be played in Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday, September 06.
\nChile are unbeaten thus far in 2025.
\nChile ran Uruguay very close last time, losing 26-25. Uruguay won the match prior to that 15-10 in 2021.
\nChile\u2019s last win over Uruguay was 30-15 in 2015. Notwithstanding, Chile XV defeated Uruguay XV 22-21 in Montevideo in 2020<\/a>. The line-ups of both teams that day mean it was not the \u2018A\u2019 teams and merited test match status.
\nStar scrum-half Santiago Arata will play for Uruguay for the first time since July 2024.
\nUruguay\u2019s break-out performer from Rugby World Cup 2023, Baltazar Amaya, plays wing rather than fullback. It comes with Rodolfo Ambrosio fielding a potent back-three of Amaya and Bautista Basso on the wings and Juan Gonz\u00e1lez at fullback.
\nChilean enforcer Clemente Saavedra leads Los C\u00f3ndores with Mart\u00edn Sigren out for the season.
\nSantiago Videla is the most capped member of the Chilean line-up with 38 caps.
\nMateo Sanguinetti will earn his 95th cap for Uruguay. Four others have passed the mark of 50 caps.
\nCarlos Deus, who scored a hat-trick against Paraguay<\/a>, drops to the replacements. The lighter and shorter Manuel Ardao starts at the back of the scrum rather than his Rugby World Cup 2023 position of flanker. Manuel Diana has been rested following the birth of his child on Thursday.
\nWorld Rugby\u2019s decision to allocate South America with one spot for Rugby World Cup 2027 has upped the stakes for Saturday\u2019s match. On the one hand, Uruguay and Chile both competed at Rugby World Cup 2023. On the other hand, Hong Kong (ranked 23<\/a>) will debut at 2027, doing so having qualified via Asia against South Korea (36<\/a>), United Arab Emirates (40<\/a>), Sri Lanka (47<\/a>) and Malaysia (54<\/a>).
\nUruguay are targeting a second appearance at a Rugby World Cup in Australia. Los Teros competed at the 2003 tournament where they recorded a noteworthy win over Georgia in Sydney<\/a>.
\nThe match will be refereed in English by J\u00e9r\u00e9my Rozier. Native Spanish-Speakers Tom\u00e1s Bertazza and Damian Schneider will be the assistant referees.
\nRozier officiated Netherlands vs Chile<\/a> in November 2024. He and Schneider have experience working together refereeing Rugby Sevens going back many years<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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RWC QUALIFIER \"\"vs\"\" \u00a0TEAMS<\/p>\n

\"\"
CHILE
1 Javier Carrasco, 2 Diego Escobar, 3 I\u00f1aki Gurruchaga, 4 Santiago Pedrero, 5 Javier Eissmann, 6 Raimundo Mart\u00ednez, 7 Clemente Saavedra (capt.), 8 Alfonso Escobar, 9 Benjam\u00edn Videla, 10 Rodrigo Fern\u00e1ndez, 11 Nicol\u00e1s Garafulic, 12 Santiago Videla, 13 Mat\u00edas Garafulic, 14 I\u00f1aki Ayarza, 15 Crist\u00f3bal Game<\/p>\n

Replacements: 16 Salvador Lues, 17 Augusto B\u00f6hme, 18 Mat\u00edas Dittus, 19 Bruno S\u00e1ez, 20 Ernesto Tchimino, 21 Lucas Berti, 22 Juan Cruz Reyes, 23 Nicol\u00e1s Saab<\/p>\n

\"\"
URUGUAY
1 Mateo Sanguinetti, 2 Germ\u00e1n Kessler, 3 Reinaldo Piussi, 4 Felipe Aliaga, 5 Manuel Leindekar (capt.), 6 Santiago Civetta, Lucas Bianchi, 8 Manuel Ardao, 9 Santiago Arata, 10 Felipe Etcheverry, 11 Baltazar Amaya, 12 Andr\u00e9s Vilaseca, 13 Felipe Arcos P\u00e9rez, 14 Bautista Basso, 15 Juan Gonz\u00e1lez<\/p>\n

Replacements: 16 Facundo Gattas, 17 Francisco Su\u00e1rez, 18 Ignacio P\u00e9culo, 19 Ignacio Dotti, 20 Carlos Deus, 21 Santiago \u00c1lvarez, 22 Ignacio \u00c1lvarez Akiki, 23 Juan Manuel Alonso<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Both Chile and Uruguay have played good rugby in 2025. Record wins over Romania and impressive wins against South American opponents set\u2019s up a fascinating two-match series final. On paper, Chile\u2019s forwards have the edge while Uruguay are ahead in the backs. Weather conditions are expected to be pleasant and recent snowfall ought to provide a beautiful background at La Pintana.\u00a0Uruguay are slight favorites to win in Santiago.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Venue: Estadio Municipal de la Pintana, Santiago, Chile
Date: Saturday, August 30
Kick-Off: 3:00pm (CL); 4:00pm (UY)
Weather: Light Rain. 13\u00b0C; Wind 6 km\/h
Broadcast: Disney +<\/p>\n

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Referee: J\u00e9r\u00e9my Rozier (France)
Assistant Referees: Tom\u00e1s Bertazza (Argentina); Damian Schneider (Argentina)
TMO: Marcelo Pilara (Argentina)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" AUSTRALIA 2027 \u2013 SOUTH AMERICAN RWC QUALIFYING PICTURE<\/p>\n

Los C\u00f3ndores began their Rugby World Cup 2017 qualifying campaign in 2024 while Los Teros did so in 2025. Uruguay\u2019s regular participation in Rugby World Cups, results and ranking saw Los Teros starting this year. In contrast, Chile, who debuted at Rugby World Cup 2023 had to contend with Brazil and Paraguay in 2024.<\/p>\n

Paraguay secured a spot in the final round of the South American qualifiers for Rugby World Cup 2027.Los Yacar\u00e9s did so with a record win over Colombia in October. The 49-18<\/a> victory saw Paraguay securing the final spot in the Sudamericano 2025 alongside Brazil, Chile and Uruguay.<\/p>\n

The result saw Colombia eliminated. Los Tucanes booked their spot against Paraguay by being crowned champions of the third tier of South America. It involved a Four Nations competition, which also featured countries from Central America, with Colombia being joined joined Costa Rica, Peru and Venezuela.<\/p>\n

Colombia won the tournament with comfortable wins over Costa Rica<\/a> and Venezuela<\/a>. Los Tucanes\u2019 50-05 win over Venezuela meant Colombia advanced to face Paraguay with Costa Rica, Peru and Venezuela all eliminated.<\/p>\n

Paraguay\u2019s pathway to facing Colombia began in the Southern Cone against Chile<\/a> and Brazil. <\/a>Los C\u00f3ndores and Os Tupis both won Rugby World Cup Qualifiers against Paraguay to book their spots alongside Uruguay in the South American Semi Finals. Paraguay claimed the remaining spot with the aforementioned win over Colombia.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s showdown in Santiago is the first of two between Chile and Uruguay. The winner, on aggregate, will be the Sudamericano 2025 champion. That team will qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 as South America 1, joining Argentina as the second South American competitor confirmed in the Australia hosted tournament.<\/p>\n

The runner-up of the Sudamericano 2025 will face the bottom team from the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup<\/a> in a winner goes to the Rugby World Cup clash. The third placed team from the Sudamericano 2025 will advance to the Final Place Play-Off tournament to determine the 24th competitor at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

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\"\"vs\"\" COMPLETE RESULTS (1948-2023)<\/p>\n

July 29, 2023 \u2013 Uruguay 26-25 Chile<\/a> (Montevideo, UY)
July 18, 2021 \u2013 Uruguay 15-10 Chile<\/a> (Montevideo, UY)
Feb 09, 2019 \u2013 Uruguay 20-05 Chile<\/a> (Montevideo, UY)
Feb 24, 2018 \u2013 Chile 15-67 Uruguay<\/a> (Santiago, CL)
May 27, 2017 \u2013 Uruguay 27-11 Chile<\/a> (Montevideo, UY)
Mar 04, 2017 \u2013 Uruguay 45-14 Chile<\/a> (Montevideo, UY)
May 07, 2016 \u2013 Uruguay 39-14 Chile<\/a> (Montevideo, UY)
Feb 27, 2016 \u2013 Chile 20-23 Uruguay<\/a> (Santiago, CL)
May 09, 2015 \u2013 Chile 30-15 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
May 10, 2014 \u2013 Uruguay 55-13 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
May 04, 2013 \u2013 Uruguay 23-09 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
May 23, 2012 \u2013 Chile 26-27 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
May 20, 2011 \u2013 Uruguay 18-21 Chile (Puerto Iguaz\u00fa, AR)
May 19, 2010 \u2013 Chile 19-36 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
May 02, 2009 \u2013 Uruguay 46-09 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Nov 22, 2008 \u2013 Uruguay 46-12 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Aug 25, 2007 \u2013 Chile 34-35 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
Jul 22, 2006 \u2013 Uruguay 43-15 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
May 11, 2005 \u2013 Uruguay 34-25 Chile (Buenos Aires, AR)
May 01, 2004 \u2013 Chile 13-20 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
Apr 27, 2003 \u2013 Uruguay 20-13 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Jul 27, 2002 \u2013 Chile 10-06 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
Jul 09, 2002 \u2013 Uruguay 34-23 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
May 01, 2002 \u2013 Uruguay 33-16 Chile (Mendoza, AR)
Oct 13, 2001 \u2013 Uruguay 26-07 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Nov, 12, 2000 \u2013 Uruguay 11-09 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Apr 04, 1998 \u2013 Chile 14-20 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
Aug 24, 1997 \u2013 Uruguay 32-17 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Sep 24, 1995 \u2013 Chile 13-31 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
Oct 09, 1993 \u2013 Uruguay 14-06 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Sep 20, 1992 \u2013 Uruguay 37-15 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Sep 08, 1991 \u2013 Chile 18-34 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
Nov 04, 1990 \u2013 Chile 27-33 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
Dec 10, 1989 \u2013 Uruguay 19-17 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Sep 30, 1987 \u2013 Chile 19-33 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
Sep 21, 1985 \u2013 Uruguay 09-03 Chile (Asunci\u00f3n, PY)
Jul 20, 1983 \u2013 Uruguay 25-03 Chile (Buenos Aires, AR)
May 24, 1981 \u2013 Uruguay 33-03 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Oct 12, 1979 \u2013 Uruguay 09-09 Chile (Santiago, CL)
Oct 27, 1977 \u2013 Uruguay 21-10 Chile (Tucum\u00e1n, AR)
Sep 25, 1975 \u2013 Uruguay 07-15 Chile (Asunci\u00f3n, PY)
Oct 14, 1973 \u2013 Uruguay 13-10 Chile (S\u00e3o Paulo, BR)
Oct 12, 1971 \u2013 Uruguay 06-11 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Oct 08, 1969 \u2013 Chile 13-06 Uruguay (Vi\u00f1a del Mar, CL)
Sep 24, 1967 \u2013 Uruguay 11-16 Chile (Buenos Aires, AR)
Aug 18, 1964 \u2013 Uruguay 15-08 Chile (S\u00e3o Paulo, BR)
Oct 12, 1961 \u2013 Uruguay 05-28 Chile (Montevideo, UY)
Oct, 11 1958 \u2013 Chile 34-09 Uruguay (Santiago, CL)
Sep 16, 1951 \u2013 Uruguay 08-03 Chile (Buenos Aires, AR)
Aug 05, 1948 \u2013 Uruguay 03-21 Chile (Buenos Aires, AR)<\/p>\n

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\"\"vs\"\" OVERALL RESULTS<\/p>\n

\"\" 39 Wins
\"\" 10 Wins
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