Pool A
Australia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
USA
(Top two qualify for SF)
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Pool B
England
France
Lebanon
Wales
(Top team qualifies for SF)
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Pool C
Cook Islands
Fiji
Samoa
Tonga
(Top team qualifies for SF)
https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/07/22/downer-rugby-league-world-cup-9s-sydney-pools-confirmed/
https://www.rugby-league.com/england/article/55364/downer-rugby-league-world-cup-s-sydney-pools-confirmed
The tournament will also trial a new 20-40 rule (kick from behind