Brazil recorded a much-celebrated 24-12 home win against Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday at Estadio ADC Parahyba in Sao Jose dos Campos to tie up the Rugby World Cup qualifying play-off against the NAWIRA champions.

Brazil now progress to the next round and will play next year against Uruguay and Chile in a tournament that is said to be scheduled to be played in Uruguay. Trinidad & Tobago will not play further RWC 2011 qualifying matches.

In a tense and error-strewn game, the Verde Amarelhos (green and yellows) scored four tries against two to the visitors and finished their test season unbeaten, having previously won the CONSUR B Championship.

The visiting side had lost at home 31-8 and needed to win by a big score if they were to have any hope of advancing their quest for a place in New Zealand in 2011. Although they came to Sao Jose dos Campos to play positive rugby and the camp held high hopes - despite half them arriving late due to problems with flights - the Brazilians were ready for them.

After both sides missed long-range penalty kicks, the first try came in the 15th minute after a strong blindside attack - and using the experimental laws - from a scrum. Brazil number eight Junior Orioli passed to scrum-half Matheus Duque, who put winger Daniel Gregg in for the try. From the corner flag, full-back Erick Monfrinatti converted.

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