rugby union WC 2011 draw

[cabbageandribs1875]

in New zealand

pool A

New zealand
France
Tonga
Americas 1
Asia 1

pool B

England
Scotland
Argentina
Europe 1
play-off winner

pool C

Ireland
Italy
Australia
Europe 2
Americas 2

pool D

wales
Fiji
south africa
oceania 1
Africa 1

[AndyP]

Given the top 4 seeds for the competition I think it is a decent enough draw for Scotland, we have beaten both Argentina and England this year and with a bit more composure could well have beaten the world champions. Plus there's still 3 years to go before the start of the RWC so plenty of time to get things sorted like dropping Dan Parks as an example

[Golden Bear]

It's as good a draw as we could hope for. The majority of the current Scottish team are relatively young and by the time 2011 comes around they'll be nearing their peak.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I think this is the best draw we could have got as well - on current form we've drawn the worst sides from pots 1 and 2. I fancy us to qualify in 2nd place from that group - Engerland will probably win the group.