1.   Denmark and Spain are expected to lodge bids despite having no history of top level rugby union in their countries.

2.   The three consortia which have lodged preliminary bids are locally-based companies with partners in Europe, Asia or North America.

3.   The three consortia which have lodged bids are locally-based companies with partners in Europe, Asia or North America.

4.   The three consortia which have lodged preliminary bids are locally based companies with partners in Europe, Asia or North America.