The 2013 Rugby League World Cup Europe qualification is a

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tournament that was held in October 2011 to decide the European qualification for the

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. It consisted of a round-robin play-off involving four teams;

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and

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. Both Italy and Lebanon remained unbeaten, recording two wins and a draw each. However, Italy topped the group as a result of points difference and therefore qualified for the World Cup.2013 World Cup format revealed
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Standings

Italy vs Russia

Lebanon vs Serbia

Russia vs Lebanon

Serbia vs Italy

Serbia vs Russia

Italy vs Lebanon

Coached by Carlo Napolitano and captained by

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's draw with

was enough for them to gain the 14th and final place in the 2013 World Cup.

Squads

Italy

The Italy squad as of 22 September 2011 is as follows: *Coach: Carlo Napolitano

Lebanon

The Lebanon squad as at 22 September 2011 is as follows: *Coach: David Bayssari

Russia

The Russia squad as at 22 September 2011 is as follows: *Coach: Eduard Ososkov

Serbia

The Serbia squad was named on 22 September. *Coach: Marko Janković

References

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