Entries
The top three from pools A and B will advance along with the pool winners from C and D.
Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
| Australia | New Zealand | PNG | Fiji |
| England | Scotland | Wales | USA |
| France | Tonga | Ireland | Italy |
| Lebanon | Samoa |
Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
| Australia | New Zealand | PNG | Fiji |
| England | Scotland | Wales | USA |
| France | Tonga | Ireland | Italy |
| Lebanon | Samoa |