Rugby World Cup 2024 Teams. The men’s rugby world cup may expand from 20 to 24 teams. The men’s rugby world cup 2027 in australia will feature 24 teams after the world rugby council approved historic reimagination of the competition format, window and timing.
South africa were crowned world champions last october after defeating new. England became the first and only northern hemisphere team to date to lift the webb ellis cup when they beat hosts australia in 2003.