Ecuador first entered to World Cup for the 1950 tournament, but withdrew from qualification.

Qualifications vary by state, ranging from no experience or qualification, volunteers to social workers to attorneys to others.

This placed him in fifteenth position, more than two seconds from qualification for the final.

Note: Results marked with asterisk (*) are from qualification.

The last place team from Division One was to face relegation to Division Two for 2009, effectively eliminating them from qualification as well.

The last place team in Division 1 in 2012 will be eliminated from qualification to the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

This personal authority can come from the holding of a traditionally authoritative role, or it can come from age, experience, personality and qualification.

In his second year at the club he helped the team to finish in 7th position, one point from European qualification.

South Africa withdrew from qualification (played 3 mathces) after they were awarded hosting rights.

The three other teams in Division 1B will therefore be eliminated from qualification for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.