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2002–04 European Nations Cup Second Division

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The 2002-2004 European Nations Cup was the fourth edition of the newly reformed European Championship for tier 2 & 3 Rugby Union Nations. This was the second two-year cycled championship, the first to be planned from the start.

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For the second division. the team was divided in two Pool . The winner of Pool "A" gain the promotion to 2004–2006 European Nations Cup First Division. There were no relegation, due the 2007 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification

Pool A

The highest level was the Pool "A", with five teams:

  •  Netherlands relegated from first division at the end of previous edition.
  •  Poland runner-up of the second round of qualification RWC 2003 valid also ad Second Division tournament.
  •  Ukraine second in pool A of the same tournament.
  •  Germany second in pool B of the same tournament.
  •  Sweden third in his pool of the same tournament and with better ranking respect the third of other group.

    • Table

  •  Ukraine promoted to 2004–2006 European Nations Cup First Division

    • Pool B

    The lowest Level was the Pool "B", with five teams:

  •  Croatia third in his pool of the second round of qualification RWC 2003
  •   Switzerland fourth in pool A of the same tournament.
  •  Denmark fourth in pool B of the same tournament.
  •  Belgium fifth in his pool of the same tournament and with better ranking respect the fifth of other group.
  •  Slovenia winner of the 2001-02 Third division

    • References

    2002–04 European Nations Cup Second Division Wikipedia
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