Spain have been kicked out of the Rugby World Cup for the second successive tournament for fielding an ineligible player during their qualification campaign. In a further twist, the player in question has been accused of possessing an allegedly forged passport in order to play for the country on residency.
Spain had made it through to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1999 by finishing second, behind Georgia, in the Rugby Europe Championship standings. They were due to play in Pool B alongside holders South Africa, Scotland, Ireland and an Asia/Pacific qualifier in France next autumn.
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