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Reducing number of teams playing in RWC
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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 149573"><p>portugal getting beaten by 100 points imroves them? [/b]</p></blockquote><p>Portugal being exposed to top tier opposition like New Zealand, Scotland and Italy definitely improves them. While they shipped a ton against New Zealand, Italy, an established nation who won two games in the last 6 Nations, shipped almost eighty. Portugal were competitive against Italy and almost got a victory against Romania so they're deserving of their place. </p><p></p><p>For Portugal to improve they need to play in World Cups due to the exposure it gives the sport in their home country. They also need to face tier 1 and tier 2 nations on a more regular basis outside the showpiece event.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 149573"] portugal getting beaten by 100 points imroves them? [/b][/quote] Portugal being exposed to top tier opposition like New Zealand, Scotland and Italy definitely improves them. While they shipped a ton against New Zealand, Italy, an established nation who won two games in the last 6 Nations, shipped almost eighty. Portugal were competitive against Italy and almost got a victory against Romania so they're deserving of their place. For Portugal to improve they need to play in World Cups due to the exposure it gives the sport in their home country. They also need to face tier 1 and tier 2 nations on a more regular basis outside the showpiece event. [/QUOTE]
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