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Seeding disaster for the hosts
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<blockquote data-quote="bonxie23" data-source="post: 1118387" data-attributes="member: 86418"><p>I'm sure we've been here many many times before but I do feel that it needs to be continually pointed out so that this fiasco doesn't happen again.</p><p>As I type, the top five teams in the world are in the same half of the draw. This means the only two of South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland and France (and Scotland) will make it to the semi finals. This is a joke. It means that for these teams the semi should be one of their easiest games.</p><p>To compound matters teams are given double rankings points for World Cup matches, so the teams in the other half of the draw have a huge advantage going into the next draw, IF it continues to be so soon after this World Cup.</p><p>It is going to be very hard for the hosts to get out of the quarters. I know to win the World Cup you need to beat the best but this is ridiculous. </p><p>I have heard a lot of talk this week on how Gregor Townsend will be judged on Scotland's performance in the World Cup. Is that really fair?</p><p>England and wales need to take full advantage of this golden hand they've been dealt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bonxie23, post: 1118387, member: 86418"] I’m sure we’ve been here many many times before but I do feel that it needs to be continually pointed out so that this fiasco doesn’t happen again. As I type, the top five teams in the world are in the same half of the draw. This means the only two of South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland and France (and Scotland) will make it to the semi finals. This is a joke. It means that for these teams the semi should be one of their easiest games. To compound matters teams are given double rankings points for World Cup matches, so the teams in the other half of the draw have a huge advantage going into the next draw, IF it continues to be so soon after this World Cup. It is going to be very hard for the hosts to get out of the quarters. I know to win the World Cup you need to beat the best but this is ridiculous. I have heard a lot of talk this week on how Gregor Townsend will be judged on Scotland’s performance in the World Cup. Is that really fair? England and wales need to take full advantage of this golden hand they’ve been dealt. [/QUOTE]
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