Reigning champions South Africa headline Pool B as overwhelming favorites. The Springboks seek a third consecutive title and fourth overall. Italy arrives with their most exciting generation in decades, led by Ange Capuozzo and Paolo Garbisi, harboring genuine quarter-final ambitions. Georgia brings their trademark scrum power, while Romania returns after missing 2019. The battle for second place between Italy and Georgia will be intense.

Teams in Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania

Key Match: Italy vs Georgia - Quarter-final qualification decider