The week’s program will obviously be highlighted by the three matches between the three best performing teams in this group so far. Poland, the bronze medalists of the previous two VNL editions, are running second in the current standings, on a 7-1 win-loss record and 21 points. Three-time VNL silver medalists Brazil stand third on 7-1 and 20, while the silver medalists of the last edition, Japan, currently occupy fifth place on 6-2 and 18.
The big clash between Poland and Brazil will take place on Friday, at 19:20 local time (10:20 UTC). The home fans in Chiba are expected to flock to the volleyball arena to support Japan at the same starting times on Saturday against Poland, and on Sunday against Brazil, which will be the pool’s closing match.