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<blockquote data-quote="Bruce_ma gooshvili" data-source="post: 1067923" data-attributes="member: 74121"><p><strong>2021 - Tier3 to Tier2 gap review</strong></p><p></p><p>Not one I have observed so much. The main developments were Paraguay and Colombia having continued involvement in SLAR and Netherlands, Belgium and Israel being involved in RESC.</p><p></p><p><em>2022 - Tier3s to watch</em></p><p></p><p>Netherlands - play some attractive rugby and involved in RESC, but unusual selection policy there and remain amateur, so benefits appear unclear at this time. </p><p></p><p>Poland - making waves in the RE Trophy tournament with a young Welsh coaching staff. May be involved RESC shortly (unconfirmed) and appear likely to be promoted to the REC when it expands (unconfirmed). </p><p></p><p>Kenya - looked well coached, with an excellent half back pairing. Defeated pro players from Brazil, led Namibia at half time and may be included in the Toyota Challenge (unconfirmed). Cannot yet defend a maul adequately. </p><p></p><p>Israel - have several Israeli players in RESC being exposed to a high level against Russian and Georgian pros. Potential for this to turbo charge Israeli player development from what is currently a very low base. </p><p></p><p>China - have created an indigenous Chinese side for their domestic league (which is mainly ex-pats). Intend to field a team in NZ domestic scene, although unclear how feasible that will be with Chinese travel restrictions during pandemic. </p><p></p><p><em>Stagnating </em>- Korea and Hong Kong. Hard to see how they may develop following demise of Global Rapid Rugby. Belgium and Germany continue to languish in the doldrums, although Belgian involvement in RESC may assist.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce_ma gooshvili, post: 1067923, member: 74121"] [B]2021 - Tier3 to Tier2 gap review[/B] Not one I have observed so much. The main developments were Paraguay and Colombia having continued involvement in SLAR and Netherlands, Belgium and Israel being involved in RESC. [I]2022 - Tier3s to watch[/I] Netherlands - play some attractive rugby and involved in RESC, but unusual selection policy there and remain amateur, so benefits appear unclear at this time. Poland - making waves in the RE Trophy tournament with a young Welsh coaching staff. May be involved RESC shortly (unconfirmed) and appear likely to be promoted to the REC when it expands (unconfirmed). Kenya - looked well coached, with an excellent half back pairing. Defeated pro players from Brazil, led Namibia at half time and may be included in the Toyota Challenge (unconfirmed). Cannot yet defend a maul adequately. Israel - have several Israeli players in RESC being exposed to a high level against Russian and Georgian pros. Potential for this to turbo charge Israeli player development from what is currently a very low base. China - have created an indigenous Chinese side for their domestic league (which is mainly ex-pats). Intend to field a team in NZ domestic scene, although unclear how feasible that will be with Chinese travel restrictions during pandemic. [I]Stagnating [/I]- Korea and Hong Kong. Hard to see how they may develop following demise of Global Rapid Rugby. Belgium and Germany continue to languish in the doldrums, although Belgian involvement in RESC may assist. [/QUOTE]
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