Rugby World Cup 2023 in numbersBy Tom White, PA Sport Data JournalistThe Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8th. 20 – The number of countries that will take part in the 2023 World Cup. Richie McCaw lifted the Webb Ellis Cup twice and played 22 games at the World Cup (David Davies/PA) Photo by David Davies1 – Chile will be making their World Cup debut. 48 – The number of games at the 2023 World Cup. 1 – Ireland’s Joy Neville, named as a television match official, will be the first woman to officiate matches at a men’s World Cup.

Source: Irish Independent September 01, 2023 11:24 UTC