Overview
- Los Teros advanced on aggregate after winning 28-16 in Santiago before a 21-18 loss to Chile in Montevideo.
- Uruguay secured its sixth Rugby World Cup appearance, joining 20 other nations already confirmed for Australia 2027.
- Chile will play the last-placed Pacific Nations Cup team in Salt Lake City and Santiago, with the winner qualifying as Sudamérica/Pacífico.
- The playoff loser moves to the final qualification tournament in Dubai from Nov. 8–18, followed by a group-stage draw with all 24 teams confirmed.
- Argentina lost 28-24 to Australia and remains seventh in the World Rugby rankings ahead of a Sydney rematch, with rankings set to determine the six top seeds for 2027.