The winner of Saturday's Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025 title decider between Hong Kong China and Korea will automatically qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has called up Marco Manfredi to the Italy squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as an injury replacement for hooker Luca Bigi.

A 70-22 victory over Korea completed a clean sweep of victories in the Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025 and confirmed Hong Kong China's place at RWC 2027 in Australia.