The following world seeding table takes into account all internationals since the ASRL has sanctioned international clashes. The final round of internationals leading into the World Cup will be used to calculate rankings before an official draw is released. Some sides (USA and Cook Islands) are rated higher despite their winless records because they have more international experience than the likes of Germany and Russia- who both have wins to their names.

Note: Prior to the Guinness Invitational, Tonga operated as a Pacific Islands side.

EDITED: New Zealand up 2, Europe and AA/TSI down 1.

Seedings
1- Australia (Played 10, Won 9, Lost 0, Drawn 1)
2- Ireland (Played 9, Won 7, Lost 2, Drawn 0)
3- Wales (Played 9, Won 6, Lost 3, Drawn 0)
4- New Zealand (Played 9, Won 5, Lost 4, Drawn 0)
5- Europe (Played 7, Won 5, Lost 1, Drawn 1)
6- AA/TSI (Played 8, Won 5, Lost 3, Drawn 0)
7- England (Played 9, Won 4, Lost 5, Drawn 0)
8- Papua New Guinea (Played 7, Won 3, Lost 4, Drawn 0)
9- Samoa (Played 5, Won 3, Lost 1, Drawn 1)
10- Fiji (Played 6, Won 3, Lost 2, Drawn 1)
11- Lebanon (Played 8, Won 2, Lost 5, Drawn 1)
12- Tonga (Played 6, Won 2, Lost 3, Drawn 1)
13- Scotland (Played 5, Won 2, Lost 2, Drawn 1)
14- France (Played 8, Won 2, Lost 8, Drawn 0)
15- South Africa (Played 6, Won 1, Lost 4, Drawn 1)
16- USA (Played 8, Won 0, Lost 8, Drawn 0)
17- Germany (Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1, Drawn 0)
18- Cook Islands (Played 3, Won 0, Lost 3, Drawn 0)
19- Russia (Played 1, Won 1, Lost 0, Drawn 0)
20- Japan (Played 1, Won 0, Lost 1, Drawn 0)

Europe is way to high in the rankings, somewhere the quality of the oposition that the team has faced needs to come into account...


:suvarock: WTF???? :no:

Stop your whinging. AA / TSI are climbing to the top.

Roger

Hoy-

Europe played Australia twice in their games. One draw and one 26-10 loss. They also beat Wales.

When you consider they have guys like Minichiello, Skando, Schifcofske etc, and had the entire Russian and German squad until recently- it's no surprise how high on the ladder they are.

I took quality of opposition into account for most sides. New Zealand have lost to Australia, but they've also lost to Papua New Guinea. You have a valid point regarding them, they've had a tough run, but England have no excuse. They've lost to France, Papua New Guinea etc.

Chris

Yes look at PNG they have versed all quality opositions even England and they beat them so i believe PNG should be higher

Who did Russia Beat?

Japan :stooge:

europe have played? wtf? go europe!

POST GUINNESS INVITATIONAL SEEDINGS

With the World Cup only a month away, it's crunch time for sides desperate to improve their seeding and earn an easier pool in the upcoming World Cup. The results of the Guinness Invitational Tournament are in, and the new look table sees a few big changes.

1- Australia (No change)
2- Ireland (No change)
3- Wales (No change)
4- AA/TSI (Up 2)
5- New Zealand (Down 1)
6- Europe (Down 1)
7- England (No change)
8- Lebanon (Up 3)
9- Papua New Guinea (Down 1)
10- Samoa (Down 1)
11- Fiji (Down 1)
12- Scotland (Up 1)
13- Tonga (Down 1)
14- France (No change
15- Germany (Up 2)
16- South Africa (Down 1)
17- USA (Down 1)
18- Cook Islands (No change)
19- Russia (No change)
20- Japan (No change)

I thought my guiness form would have dropped me a few places but its all good, and how bout next friday for this seasons Cardiff cup?

That'd coincide with the quarter finals, how about we leave it until after the GF so I can field a full squad?

Chris

How are the Lebs infront of PNG?

Whats wrong with that ;)
:pimp: ok then after the gf

Lebanon are higher than PNG cause I bribed Chris with Kebabs

After two rounds of warmups

1- Australia (No change)
2- Ireland (No change)
3- Wales (No change)
4- AA/TSI (No change)
5- New Zealand (No change)
6- England (Up 1)
7- Europe (Down 1)
8- Papua New Guinea (Up 1)
9- Lebanon (Down 1)
10- Scotland (Up 2)
11- Samoa (Down 1)
12- Fiji (Down 1)
14- France (Up 1)
13- Tonga (No change)
15- Germany (No change)
16- South Africa (No change)
17- USA (No change)
18- Cook Islands (No change)
19- Russia (No change)
20- Japan (No change)

15 NIEN

Will these be updated after the wc?

Yes. Yes they will.

Chris