On Saturday, the Philippine Volcanoes drew energy from a cheering hometown crowd to defeat Sri Lanka, 28-18, in the match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
With the win, the Volcanoes gained entry into the Asian Top 5, which will send at least one Asian nation to the 2015 Rugby World Cup in London, England.
The World Cup Qualifiers organizers clarified that failing to win the Asian 5 Nations tournament will not be the end for the other Asian clubs, as the runner-up finisher in 2014 will play in the Repechage.
The Repechage pits runner-up teams from Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe against each other, with the winner claiming the final slot in the 2015 Cup. This gives the Volcanoes an extra opportunity to make it to the big stage, especially with world number 14 Japan competing in the Asian 5 Nations.
The World Cup Qualifiers organizers clarified that failing to win the Asian 5 Nations tournament will not be the end for the other Asian clubs, as the runner-up finisher in 2014 will play in the Repechage.
The Repechage pits runner-up teams from Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe against each other, with the winner claiming the final slot in the 2015 Cup. This gives the Volcanoes an extra opportunity to make it to the big stage, especially with world number 14 Japan competing in the Asian 5 Nations.
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