England in Rugby League World Cup 'superpool'

Australia have been placed in a super pool with England, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea for the group stages of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

England in Rugby League World Cup 'superpool'
Thu, 19 Apr, 2007 - 14:54

Australia have been placed in a super pool with England, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea for the group stages of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

The format, designed to avoid a repeat of the one-sided matches of the 2000 event, sees the other six teams battling for one semi-final spot from two pools of three.

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