World Rugby | Statement on the Nations Cup match between Chile and Georgia

World Rugby and Chile Rugby can confirm that the Nations Cup match between Chile and Georgia, originally scheduled to be played in La Serena on Saturday 18 July, has been relocated to Santiago due to adverse weather conditions forecast across the Coquimbo Region. The decision follows the preventive Red Alert issued by the Municipality of La Serena in anticipation of an approaching storm.

Following a thorough assessment of the evolving weather situation and in consultation with relevant authorities, Chile Rugby has confirmed that the match will be played at CARR Mahuida in Santiago, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 local time. 

The safety and wellbeing of players, team staff, match officials, workforce and fans remains the highest priority. Given the forecast weather conditions expected across the region, the match will be played without spectators. While we appreciate this will be disappointing for supporters who had planned to attend, organisers are exploring options to make the match available to viewers via Disney+ in Chile, local domestic broadcasters in selected markets and RugbyPass TV in other territories, subject to technical and operational feasibility.

World Rugby and Chile Rugby will continue to monitor conditions closely in coordination with local authorities, with all operational decisions guided by the safety of everyone involved.