Tier one nations won't be given a cushy schedule at the next Rugby World Cup in England and Wales in 2015.
International Rugby Board chief executive Brett Gosper confirmed today that the next global tournament will see teams given equal breaks between pool matches, a stark contrast to previous events.
At the 2011 edition, host nation New Zealand were given seven or eight days between their Pool A matches, while Tonga played three games in 12 days and then had to endure a 10-day break before their final Pool A match.
Samoa was also hit hard as they played their four Pool D games in 16 days, while South Africa had 19 days and Wales 21.
The draw for the 2015 event is likely to be released within the next month and Gosper said it would be an equitable arrangement.
Given the tournament window is from September 18 to October 31 in 2015, it seems likely that sides will have around four to five days between their pool matches.
International Rugby Board chief executive Brett Gosper confirmed today that the next global tournament will see teams given equal breaks between pool matches, a stark contrast to previous events.
At the 2011 edition, host nation New Zealand were given seven or eight days between their Pool A matches, while Tonga played three games in 12 days and then had to endure a 10-day break before their final Pool A match.
Samoa was also hit hard as they played their four Pool D games in 16 days, while South Africa had 19 days and Wales 21.
The draw for the 2015 event is likely to be released within the next month and Gosper said it would be an equitable arrangement.
Given the tournament window is from September 18 to October 31 in 2015, it seems likely that sides will have around four to five days between their pool matches.
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