Laos

The Lao Rugby Federation continues to enjoy pride of place in the Division V competition with Brunei and Cambodia, having come out winners two years on the trot.  With Mongolia withdrawing from the Division V in 2011, the path seems clear for Lao to continue its impressive run. Its first challenge will be a re-match of the long-standing Mekong Cup competition against its closest rival, Cambodia.  The winner of this match will be on to Brunei in Darussalam to face the hosts who finished as runners-up behind Lao in 2010.

Brunei

After clearing the hurdle of Cambodia in Phnom Penh last year Brunei will host the winners of the Lao – Cambodia play-off in a one-off, winner takes all competition in Brunei this summer.  Regional bragging rights are as ever at stake.

Cambodia

After finishing a disappointing third in last year’s Regional competition hosted in Phnom Penh, Cambodia will be intent on upending its rival Lao in a one-off play-off match for the right to advance to Brunei.