Chile Name Competitive Roster for Nations Cup

Chile has named a competitive squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup, featuring three home test matches in July 2026 against Romania (July 4 in Santiago), Hong Kong (July 11 in Viña del Mar), and Georgia (July 18 in La Serena). The tournament, organized by World Rugby, serves as preparation for the Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia for teams ranked outside the top 12. Head coach Pablo Lemoine's roster includes uncapped props Emilio Shea and Baltazar Gurruchaga, while notable absentees include hooker Augusto Böhme, flanker Martín Sigren, and number 8 Joaquín Milesi due to injuries.