1991 Rugby World Cup – Africa qualification explained

The 1991 Rugby World Cup – Africa qualification was a qualifying tournament for the 1991 Rugby World Cup which was jointly hosted by England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The Confederation of African Rugby was allocated one place (Africa 1) and a tournament took place in Zimbabwe, which was won by the home team.

Format

In May 1991 four nations played in a round-robin tournament with each nation playing their opponents once and every nation playing three times.

The points system was as follows:

All six matches were played at the Police Ground, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Overview

Final standings

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33006222+409
32014143−27
31022336−135
30032045−253

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qualified to 1991 Rugby World Cup, Pool 2.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Jones. Stephen. Griffiths. John. Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1991–92. 1991. Queens Anne Press. London. 0 356 20249 6. 25–6. 20th.