Lesotho, March 10 -- Lesotho is set to compete in the first round of the 2031 Rugby World Cup qualifiers in July 2026, which will be hosted in the United States of America. The national team, Likatola, has been placed in Pool D alongside Eswatini and Mauritius.

Secretary General of the Federation of Lesotho Rugby (FLR), Litsitso Motseremeli, expressed cautious optimism ahead of the tournament. "This will be our first-ever World Cup qualifiers. It will be tough, but it's also a great opportunity since we have played both teams before. We won against Eswatini and narrowly lost to Mauritius," he said.

Motseremeli explained that the federation's strategy focuses on exposing players to international competition. By arranging matches with di...