Six countries were represented, including United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Russia, Australia, and South Africa. This was the first series to feature the latter three countries, while Finland, who competed in the first International series, did not return for the second competition.
Six countries participated, including the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Russia, Australia, and South Africa. This represented a significant milestone as it was the first time these three additional nations joined the series, whereas Finland, who had initially taken part in the inaugural International competition, did not rejoin for the second event.