BULGARIA v FINLAND: REC 2D

Venue: Sofia

Referee: Robert Diaconescu (Romania)

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	B	TL
BOSNIA H.	6	6	0	0	174	81	93	2	25
NORWAY	5	3	0	2	99	75	24	2	14
FINLAND	5	2	0	3	77	83	-6	2	10
TURKEY	5	1	0	4	105	130	-25	3	7
BULGARIA	5	1	0	4	79	165	-86	3	7

Preview
Bulgaria had a horrific start to this campaign but improved against Norway at home to lose by only one point. A revamped side and playing at home should see a vast improvement.They need this win to pull themselves away from the relegation zone.

Issac Visser has been named Finnish interim coach who replaces Robert Hussey. No reason has been given for this move.

GWC Rugby Rankings
Europe Table: Finland 35th, Bulgaria 38th

World Rugby Ranking Points
Bulgaria 30.76, Finland 29.15

Prediction: Bulgaria by 14 points. Score 30-16

 

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