Never before has the northern hemisphere been in such a powerful position heading into the knockout stages of a Rugby World Cup. Teams from the north are favored in all four quarterfinals this weekend, raising the very realistic possibility of a northern hemisphere sweep come semifinal time.
Players challenge for the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis outside of Paris, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Ireland’s James Lowe, front, celebrates after scoring a try with Ireland’s Dan Sheehan, left, during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis outside of Paris, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
But there’s a strong chance there might not be a single nation from the south in the semifinals this time and that would be a huge moment for rugby. England and Wales are higher-ranked and unbeaten in this World Cup heading into quarterfinals against Fiji and Argentina, respectively.No team has embodied the rise of the north more than Ireland, which has been No. 1 for more than a year.
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