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<blockquote data-quote="lado" data-source="post: 147876"><p>Ongoing world cup has been unlike any other in a way that minnows of the tournament played games against the top teams extremely well (compared to the before tournament expectations).</p><p>Namibia, Georgia, Portugal, Japan, Tonga -- played far better then anticipated against top-tier teams.</p><p>It is true that there was no real upset (Ireland did win against Georgia at the end),</p><p>but the widely believed notion that even second squad of any top team easily and without really trying hard can beat minnows at any time is under the question mark.</p><p>Personally, I think it is a good thing. I would love to see the WC where 20 teams compete on equal grounds, (although I do realize it will take a lot of time if possible at all).</p><p></p><p>How do you see the future of today's minnows? Is it a trend or just one time fluctuation from the established world rugby order? Will they be able to keep up with expectations? Do you think minnows will be able to play competitively with top tier teams in 8 years from now (going to the quarter-finals maybe)? What can be done to help minnows develop the game?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lado, post: 147876"] Ongoing world cup has been unlike any other in a way that minnows of the tournament played games against the top teams extremely well (compared to the before tournament expectations). Namibia, Georgia, Portugal, Japan, Tonga -- played far better then anticipated against top-tier teams. It is true that there was no real upset (Ireland did win against Georgia at the end), but the widely believed notion that even second squad of any top team easily and without really trying hard can beat minnows at any time is under the question mark. Personally, I think it is a good thing. I would love to see the WC where 20 teams compete on equal grounds, (although I do realize it will take a lot of time if possible at all). How do you see the future of today's minnows? Is it a trend or just one time fluctuation from the established world rugby order? Will they be able to keep up with expectations? Do you think minnows will be able to play competitively with top tier teams in 8 years from now (going to the quarter-finals maybe)? What can be done to help minnows develop the game? [/QUOTE]
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