Russia edge Uruguay in first leg of Rugby World Cup qualification play-off

While Rugby World Cup 2015 ticket applications have now closed, there are two teams that are still unsure if they'll even be there though.

Russia and Uruguay played their first leg play-off at the weekend, hoping for a sport in Pool A.

Russia narrowly beat Uruguay 22-21 in the first of two legs to determine who will qualify as the 20th and final team at next year's World Cup.

One of the two sides will be part of Pool A, to take on England, Australia, Wales and Fiji.

Going into the second leg, Russia have a tiny lead, following a try from prop Grigory Tsobiladze and an excellent kicking d…

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