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Does Africa deserve a second spot in RWC
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<blockquote data-quote="wayner" data-source="post: 607353" data-attributes="member: 39097"><p>While is is likely true that the RWC has too many teams, I would argue that 16 is plenty, what is the rationale for giving Africa a second spot beyond SA? This usually goes to Namibia and they generally get whipped in every game. Namibia is currently ranked at #23. </p><p></p><p>I understand the point about wanting representation from around the world but if that is the case then why not give a spot to South America (in addition to Argentina)? Uruguay is currently ranked higher than Namibia in the IRB rankings therefore aren't they more deserving? Or why not make Namibia play in the repechage spot and give two "wild card" types of spots instead of the current one?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wayner, post: 607353, member: 39097"] While is is likely true that the RWC has too many teams, I would argue that 16 is plenty, what is the rationale for giving Africa a second spot beyond SA? This usually goes to Namibia and they generally get whipped in every game. Namibia is currently ranked at #23. I understand the point about wanting representation from around the world but if that is the case then why not give a spot to South America (in addition to Argentina)? Uruguay is currently ranked higher than Namibia in the IRB rankings therefore aren't they more deserving? Or why not make Namibia play in the repechage spot and give two "wild card" types of spots instead of the current one? [/QUOTE]
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