The 2009 Asian Five Nations, known as the 2009 HSBC Asian 5 Nations due to its sponsorship by HSBC, was the second series of the rugby union Asian Five Nations, the flagship competition devised by the International Rugby Board to develop the sport in the Asian region.
The teams that competed in the Top Five were:
- Japan
- South Korea
- Hong Kong
- Kazakhstan
- Singapore
The tournament played a role in qualifying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, with Singapore, the last place team, being relegated to Division 1. As the 2010 edition will serve as the final round of Asian qualifying, Singapore is effectively eliminated.
Read more about 2009 Asian Five Nations: Division One, Division Two, Division Three
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