World Rugby has drawn 2027 global showpiece's potential final into a quarter-final despite knowing exactly what it was doing

World Rugby has been criticized for the draw of the 2027 Rugby World Cup bracket, which has placed what could be a potential final matchup into a quarter-final stage. Critics argue the decision appears careless rather than coincidental, given World Rugby's awareness of historical fixture significance between the teams involved. The bracket arrangement has drawn scrutiny from the rugby community, with analysts noting the scheduling undermines what could have been a marquee final.