Twenty countries will participate in the 2011 tournament, playing 48 games, and they have been drawn into pools.
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Russia, qualified as Europe 2, will meet USA, Australia, Ireland and Italy in the Pool C. Like most of the Eastern European teams they have a powerful pack and USA is probably their best chance for victory. Currently ranked 18th in the IRB's world rankings, Russia is one of the younger nations and on a fast track into higher levels of rugby. |
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| Date |
Pool |
Match |
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Venue |
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| Thurs Sept 15 |
C |
Russia v USA |
New Plymouth |
Stadium Taranaki |
| Tues Sept 22 |
C |
Russia v Italy |
Nelson |
Trafalgar Park |
| Sun Sept 25 |
C |
Russia v Ireland |
Rotorua |
Rotorua International Stadium |
| Sat Oct 1 |
C |
Russia v Australia |
Nelson |
Trafalgar Stadium |
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Key Player
Vladislav Korshunov
Russia Coach
Nikolav Nerush
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