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The Senegal national rugby union team represent Senegal in the sport of rugby union. They are ranked as a tier-three nation by the International Rugby Board (IRB). Senegal have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have competed in qualifying tournaments. They also contest the annual Africa Cup.
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Early internationals were played by Senegal against Cote d'Ivorie. Senegal played a number of internationals in 2003 and 2004, and then in 2005, played in qualifying tournaments for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.
Senegal played in the Northern Pool of Round 1a of the African tournament. They finished first in the final standings of their pool, after defeating Cameroon and Nigeria. Senegal advanced to the play-off, defeating Zambia to advance to Round 1b. However they finished third in their pool in Round 1b after losing to Cote d'Ivorie and Zimbabwe. They also played in the 2006 Africa Cup.
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