Pool E – “The Battleground of Grit”
England (Band 1)
Georgia (Band 2)
Uruguay (Band 3)
Zimbabwe (Band 4)
📌 Storyline: England’s depth makes them favourites, but Georgia could make it interesting.
Pool F – “The Wales Challenge”
Argentina (Band 1)
Wales (Band 2)
Chile (Band 3)
Samoa (Band 4)
📌 Storyline: Wales face a tough opener against Argentina but have a strong chance to top this pool; Samoa adds dark horse intrigue.
Simulated Tournament Outcomes
Using historical performance, band rankings, and match probabilities, here’s a projected simulation:
Group Stage Standings:
Pool A: South Africa (1st), Australia (2nd), Japan (3rd, best third-place)
Pool B: New Zealand (1st), Scotland (2nd), Spain (3rd, best third-place)
Pool C: Ireland (1st), Fiji (2nd), USA (3rd, best third-place)
Pool D: France (1st), Italy (2nd), Tonga (3rd, best third-place)
Pool E: England (1st), Georgia (2nd), Uruguay (3rd)
Pool F: Argentina (1st), Wales (2nd), Chile (3rd)
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