A further twelve teams qualified through regional tournaments and the repechage process.
Namibia qualified to Pool A of the 2003 Rugby World Cup as Africa 1.
In qualification for the 2003 Rugby World Cup, a number of positions were available to Americas nations.
Valid also as 2001 South American Rugby Championship "B" Winner (Brazil) qualified to Round 2.
Winner (Japan) qualified to Pool B of 2003 Rugby World Cup as Asia 1.