Rugby World Cup 2019 Fixture Update
The organizers of the Rugby World Cup 2019 have been warned that a truly super typhoon could cause major disruptions in Japan and to the activities of the rugby world. That super typhoon is called Hagibis, and it could bring some of the nastiest weather imaginable to the southern parts of Japan, including the areas where World Cup game-watchers and game-players live, at exactly the wrong time: this coming weekend.
2019 RWC Matches to be Affected by the Weather
Under Rugby World Cup rules, when matches have not been played, both teams share the four points, with two going to each team. The Super Typhoon is most likely to disrupt Sunday’s game against Scotland and host nation Japan. On the other hand, Scotland finds itself in an impossible bind—its only hope for securing the maximum allowable points against Japan is to beat Russia handily tomorrow.
If Typhoon Hagibis hits on Saturday as predicted, it will almost certainly impact more rugby matches. The bout between England and France in Yokohama is already off, along with the All Blacks' decider against Italy. The team that could take the biggest hit this weekend is Wales. If the weather permits, they have an appointment with the quarterfinals, which they haven't been able to reach since losing to the Wallabies in 1987.
It is likely that Australia would see the team bypass England and face France in a World Cup football quarter-final. The tournament's organizers have put in place robust contingency plans to make sure that all scheduled games go off as planned in case of inclement weather.
Typhoon Hagibis Impacts Rugby World Cup 2019
The severity of the typhoon is reported to have increased drastically within 24 hours. Weather forecasters say it has shifted from a tropical storm to a category five typhoon—the strongest possible. This could rank as one of the most destructive anywhere on earth this year. Forecasts are saying that winds could hit 300km/h; however, there is also a chance that the storm will not hit despite numerous warnings. As it stands now, all four of the rugby matches that were scheduled for Sunday are still under review, including the Pool A showcase between hosts Japan and Scotland that was to be played at Yokohama stadium. Keep it locked to RSABet for all your Rugby World Cup updates.