1999 Rugby World Cup - Qualifying

Qualifying

The following 20 teams, shown by region, qualified for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. Of the 20 teams, only four of those places were automatically allocated and did not have to play any qualification matches. These went to the champions, runners-up and the third-placed nations at the 1995 and the tournament host, Wales. A record 65 nations from five continents were therefore involved in the qualification process designed to fill the remaining 16 spots.

Africa Americas Europe Oceania/Asia
  • Namibia (Africa)
  • South Africa (World Champions)
  • Argentina (Americas 1)
  • Canada (Americas 2)
  • United States (Americas 3)
  • Uruguay (Repechage 2)
  • England (Europe 2)
  • France
  • Ireland (Europe 1)
  • Italy (Europe 5)
  • Romania (Europe 4)
  • Scotland (Europe 3)
  • Spain (Europe 6)
  • Wales
  • Australia (Oceania 1)
  • Fiji (Oceania 2)
  • New Zealand
  • Samoa (Oceania 3)
  • Tonga (Repechage 1)
  • Japan (Asia)

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