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Explosion in November tests?
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<blockquote data-quote="Bruce_ma gooshvili" data-source="post: 819636" data-attributes="member: 74121"><p>Yes, they are pretty much friendlies but lots to look forward to:</p><p></p><p>- quite a few Tier 1 vs Tier 2 contests which will help improve the standard of the up and coming sides. </p><p>- same with Tier 2 vs Tier 3. </p><p>- probably the closest NH have been to SH in standard that we've had in decades so a chance for some big scalps to be claimed. </p><p>- approaching RWC seeding cut off date so world rankings are pretty important. For example a decent team will fall outside the top 8 by the middle of next year and then have a horrible group in 2019. Imagine having a France or Argentina as the third seed in your group and only two go through. If Japan get an automatic top seed as hosts then it'll be a complete dogfight for a top 7 spot. </p><p></p><p>Preaching to the converted I know but barring the issue with the ABs dominance it's a pretty exciting time for the sport I reckon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce_ma gooshvili, post: 819636, member: 74121"] Yes, they are pretty much friendlies but lots to look forward to: - quite a few Tier 1 vs Tier 2 contests which will help improve the standard of the up and coming sides. - same with Tier 2 vs Tier 3. - probably the closest NH have been to SH in standard that we've had in decades so a chance for some big scalps to be claimed. - approaching RWC seeding cut off date so world rankings are pretty important. For example a decent team will fall outside the top 8 by the middle of next year and then have a horrible group in 2019. Imagine having a France or Argentina as the third seed in your group and only two go through. If Japan get an automatic top seed as hosts then it'll be a complete dogfight for a top 7 spot. Preaching to the converted I know but barring the issue with the ABs dominance it's a pretty exciting time for the sport I reckon. [/QUOTE]
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