World Rugby deadline puts Samoa's future at riskAccording to the Samoa Observer, World Rugby warned that failing to accept the proposed review could result in Samoa being suspended from international rugby for up to four years. Government and Lakapi Samoa dispute explainedRUCK reports that the dispute follows months of tension between the government and Lakapi Samoa. World Rugby has continued recognising Lakapi Samoa as the country's official governing body and previously reaffirmed its constitutional status. Samoa's Rugby World Cup dream hangs by a thread after World Rugby warning. Image: Christopher Pike/World RugbySource: Getty ImagesWhat it could mean for the 2027 Rugby World CupSamoa have already qualified for the expanded 24-team Rugby World Cup.