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Georgia and Russia edge closer to RWC 2011 qualification, while Scotland's defeat by France results in the only change to the latest IRB World Rankings.
Russia's dream of a first ever Rugby World Cup appearance could move a step closer when the European Nations Cup resumes this weekend.
Russia will go into their decisive RWC 2011 qualifiers as the highest placed European Nations Cup side in the IRB World Rankings after beating Namibia 30-15.
The last year has seen four nations emerge from the global qualification process to take their place at Rugby World Cup 2011, leaving only four spots to fill.
Namibia take their place in Pool D alongside South Africa, Wales, Fiji and Samoa at RWC 2011 after beating Tunisia 40-23 on aggregate in the Africa play-off.
Namibia captain Kees Lensing knows his side still have plenty of work to do if they are to beat Tunisia and qualify for Rugby World Cup 2011.
USA qualify for Rugby World Cup 2011 after recording a 27-6 home win over Uruguay to complete a 54-28 aggregate play-off victory.
USA coach Eddie O'Sullivan labels their RWC 2011 qualifier second leg with Uruguay as a "one-off final" given the Eagles' slender five-point advantage.
Jerónimo Etcheverry scores 13 points in the last six minutes to leave Uruguay with only a five-point deficit after their RWC qualifier first leg with USA.
A vital first win in Tunisia means Namibia will take a five-point advantage into the second leg of their African play-off for a place at RWC 2011.
Namibia and Tunisia may be about to lock horns in their quest to qualify for RWC 2011, but are united in their desire to face South Africa in Pool D.
| Upcoming Fixtures | |||||
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| Europe Round 5 | 06 February 2010 | Romania | - | Spain | |
| Europe Round 5 | 06 February 2010 | Georgia | - | Germany | |
| Europe Round 5 | 06 February 2010 | Russia | - | Portugal | |
| Europe Round 5 | 13 February 2010 | Portugal | - | Georgia | Latest Results |
| Africa Round 4 | 28 November 2009 | Namibia | 22-10 | Tunisia | |
| Americas Round 3 | 21 November 2009 | USA | 27-6 | Uruguay | |
| Americas Round 3 | 14 November 2009 | Uruguay | 22-27 | USA | |
| Africa Round 4 | 14 November 2009 | Tunisia | 13-18 | Namibia | |
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| Chris Latham | (AUS) | 11 |
| Joe Rokocoko | (NZL) | 11 |
| Rory Underwood | (ENG) | 11 |