Agree with awards opening up closer to depature, i snagged AKL-DOH and DOH-CDG 1 week ago for QR-J for the RWC finals, had to book each leg separately so worked out at 113k vs 90k for booking as a single PNR.
Super difficult to find flights compared to 1 year ago so was surprised but very happy to see these were available. Nothing for the return yet thou! will deal with that after the RWC hangovers have subsided.