2013 Asian Five Nations division tournaments
For main Top 5 Division, see: 2013 Asian Five Nations
The 2013 Asian Five Nations division tournaments, known as the 2013 HSBC Asian 5 Nations due to the tournament's sponsorship by the HSBC, referred to the divisions played within the tournament. This was the 6th series of the Asian Five Nations.
Changes from 2012
- Kazakhstan participated in the Division 1 tournament, haven been relegated from the Top 5.
- Philippines was promoted to the Top 5 Division, following promotions form Division 3 to Division 2, then Division 2 to Division 1.
- Thailand have replaced Singapore in Division 1, with Singapore competing in Division 2.
- India will compete in Division 2 - replacing China, following promotion from Division 3.
- Qatar becomes the first team to be promoted out of Division 4, replacing Pakistan who are demoted to Division 4.
- Laos becomes the first team to be promoted out of Division 5, though no team was demoted out of Division 4.
Teams
Division 1
Division 1
Table
Points are awarded to the teams as follows:Results | Points |
Win | 5 points |
Draw | 3 points |
4 or more tries | 1 point |
Loss within 7 points | 1 point |
Loss greater than 7 points | 0 points |
Fixtures
----Touch judges:
Aaron Littlewood
Mohamed Cader
Sean Moore
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Touch judges:
Taku Otsuki
Priyantha Gunarathna
Sean Moore
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Touch judges:
Taizo Hirabayashi
Aaron Littlewood
Sean Moore