Scotland will play Serbia in the final round of 2021 World Cup qualifying after Russia withdrew.
Serbia will go back and forth to Glasgow on October 26 earlier than hosting Greece in Belgrade on November 9, with the proper two countries going through to the world Cup draw on November 27.
Russia had in the past overwhelmed Serbia 36-18 in Moscow to cozy their area within the European play-off.
match Director for the qualification games Chris Thair observed: "Russia's withdrawal is unlucky, despite the fact, all parties agreed it become the appropriate course of motion.
"After expressing issues over their preparations and readiness to play, I made a advice that become backed by means of the RLEF and accepted by means of the RLIF board, who personal the area Cup property.
"Serbia complete third in the European B competition in comparison to Norway who have been second in European C, whose fixtures doubled as World Cup qualifiers.
"the entire different international locations had been stored abreast of matters throughout and that i thank them for his or her patience and assist – we even had the miraculous condition of the Serbian ordinary secretary appearing as our interpreter with the Russian Federation and trying to locate solutions for Russia to reside in the competition, however Serbia stands out as the beneficiaries in the event that they withdrew.
"every avenue turned into explored with Russia and we do need to see a powerful rugby league presence within the nation.
"we've agreed a few supportive measures with Denis. The RLEF will soon be advertising for a brand new board of administrators on their behalf to take their federation ahead into a brand new period."
Scotland will play Greece on the New River Stadium in London on November 1 in what's group B of the ecu play-off.
The top two will qualify, along with the properly two from neighborhood A, which contains eire, Italy and Spain.
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