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<blockquote data-quote="Patchey" data-source="post: 582565" data-attributes="member: 61403"><p>Given their current trajectory and pool of players Samoa should 'break through' in that I'd expect them to make the Quater Finals in 2015. In the last year or so they have put in some great performances, largely based around having their best players available to them and more time to prepare.</p><p></p><p>Of course you could argue that Samoa are an 'established' nation so arguably don't count for this thread. In that case I'd say Japan stand a good chance. They have a couple of players in Super Rugby this year including Tanaka who has challenged Aaron Smith for selection at the Highlanders. The victory over Wales possibly having a galvanizing effect on the popularity of Japanese rugby might also play a part. Of course in the long term Japanese clubs will have to spend less on overseas players and get more game time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Patchey, post: 582565, member: 61403"] Given their current trajectory and pool of players Samoa should 'break through' in that I'd expect them to make the Quater Finals in 2015. In the last year or so they have put in some great performances, largely based around having their best players available to them and more time to prepare. Of course you could argue that Samoa are an 'established' nation so arguably don't count for this thread. In that case I'd say Japan stand a good chance. They have a couple of players in Super Rugby this year including Tanaka who has challenged Aaron Smith for selection at the Highlanders. The victory over Wales possibly having a galvanizing effect on the popularity of Japanese rugby might also play a part. Of course in the long term Japanese clubs will have to spend less on overseas players and get more game time. [/QUOTE]
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