Argentina have withdrawn their bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup, giving Australia a free run as the only southern hemisphere candidate, according to reports.
The Argentine government announced in 2016 that the country would bid to bring the tournament to South America for the first time,.
However, Sydney's Daily Telegraph quoted World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot as saying that was no longer the case.
"We discussed it with Australia and we thought it was not good for us to compete against our partner," said Argentine Pichot.
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"So we decided to just let Australia run because they also had a stronger project."
The Russian Rugby Union is the only other country who has expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 tournament at the stadiums used for the 2018 soccer World Cup. World Rugby is expected to decide the hosts next year.
Back in 2015, these five England youngsters were tipped for stardom
Back in 2015, Wales Online released a list of 25 potential stars of the future who could become household names.
Five England youngsters made the cut, but they've had mixed fortunes to say the least in the five years that have followed.
Here's what they're up to now...
1. Charlie Ewels
What they said: The Bath second-row captained England to Six Nations success after being part of the World Cup winning side from last year in New Zealand.
Where they are now: A senior-call up was not far behind with Ewels showing his world-class pedigree in the Bath Rugby ranks. The second rower made his bow off the replacement bench during England’s 58-15 victory over Fiji in 2016. Still with Bath, the 24-year-old has struggled to break into the England side on a regular basis due to the consistency of Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Joe Launchbury and Courtney Lawes, but has accumulated 12 caps.
2. James Chishom
What they said: The Harlequins No.8 was a mainstay of the World Championship success last season and was man-of-the-match in this year’s Six Nations clinching success against France.
Where they are now: He's been a standout player for Harlequins but is yet to win a full international cap. Off the pitch, Chisholm has a coaching role at Farnham RFC alongside fellow Quin Max Crumpton.
3. Joe Marchant
What they said: Another Harlequins star who made a name for himself during the Six Nations with six tries in the tournament for the centre including a vital second-half score in the decider against France.
Where they are now: Marchant, who has played for Harlequins since 2014, will represent the Auckland-based Blues club from January 1 to June 30 in a revolutionary move made possible through the Club’s ongoing relationship with New Zealand Rugby. Eddie Jones is also a fan of the 23-year-old, who has won three caps, scoring once so far.
4. George Perkins
What they said: The speedy wing has a 100m time best of 10.86secs and played in every Six Nations match after winning his first cap and scoring on his debut against England at Colwyn Bay. Bagged a second try against France in the final game at Brighton as England lifted the title for the fourth time in five years. Mother Diana represented Wales as a schoolgirl sprinter.
Where they are now: Perkins joined Bristol Bearsat the start of the 2017/18 season, where he joined up with Pat Lam. However, During an injury hit spell in the West Country, Academy winger Perkins did not make a league outing for the Bears before leaving by mutual consent. He's now playing for Westcombe Park in London 1 South.
5. Howard Packman
What they said: The Northampton back three player figured in every match of the 2014 and 2015 U20 Six Nations Championship and was part of the World Cup winning side last year.
Where they are now: Packman joined RFU Championship side Bedford Blues in 2016 before he moved to Ealing Trailfinders ahead of the 2017-18 season. In 2019, during the summer months, Packman travelled to the Southern Hemisphere to play for North Otago in New Zealand.
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