RWC 2011 pool groups announced
The Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool Allocation Draw took place yesterday.
The RWC 2011 pools are:
Pool A: New Zealand, France, Tonga, Americas 1, Asia 1
Pool B: Argentina, England, Scotland, Europe 1, Final Place Playoff
Pool C: Australia, Ireland, Italy, Europe 2, Americas 2
Pool D: South Africa, Wales, Fiji, Oceania 1, Africa 1
If Canada is to be the Americas top-gun, that puts them into a very tough group, with hosts New Zealand, and perennial powerhouse and two-time RWC finalist France.
For full details of the draw, including knock-out stage ramifications, visit the official RWC website for more info.
posted by Dave @ 12/02/2008 08:52:00 AM
2 Comments
2 Comments:
you guys would be almost better off qualifying 2nd in your region and hoping to sneak past the Irish...
That said, the French on their day can lose to anyone...
I think pool A is still the best option. Canada isn't going to beat any of the top-8 teams so at least pool A gives them a more realistic chance at third and automatic qualification for the 2015 RWC in Japan*.
(*Premature but inevitable.)
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