1991 Rugby World Cup - Qualification

Qualification

The following 16 teams, shown by region, qualified for the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Of the 16 teams, eight of those places were automatically filled by quarterfinalists from the 1987 World Cup and did not have to play any qualification matches. 25 nations competed in a qualification process designed to fill the remaining eight spots, bringing the total participation to 33 nations. In the event, there was only one change from the 1987 tournament, with Western Samoa appearing in place of Tonga.

Africa Americas Europe Oceania/Asia
  • Zimbabwe (Africa)
  • Argentina (Americas 2)
  • Canada (Americas 1)
  • United States (Americas 3)
  • England
  • France
  • Ireland
  • Italy (Europe 1)
  • Romania (Europe 2)
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Australia
  • Fiji
  • New Zealand (1987 Champions)
  • Western Samoa (Oceania/Asia 1)
  • Japan (Oceania/Asia 2)

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