the RWC 07 is memorable for the minnows. Who could possibly forget Georgia coming within a Video Refs decision of beating Ireland, or the way a bunch of lawyers, doctors and students from Portugal reminded us just what is at the heart of our wonderful game: Heart, pride and guts! Unfortunatley the IRB in what can only be viewed as a move of self-interested protectionism is planning to cut the number of teams for RWC 11 to 16, at a time when Rugby is booming and has the potential to become a truly global sport this action while stop dead any progression the smaller nations have made over the next four years. If you agree that the RWC must be kept as it is then please sign, it will be e-mailed to the IRB within the next 12 months in the (probably vain) hope that they will take stop of what the Rugby community is thinking! Thank you.
I just woke up to see the momentum shifting and honestly it feels like people are finally starting to realize just how much is at stake for these smaller teams. It really makes me think about those Portugal matches again and how we cannot let the suits in charge just bury the growth of the game because they want to protect their little bubble.
Reached 100 supporters
November 1, 2007
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Sarah Pratt
18 years ago
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Leave it at 20 teams!! The smaller nations deserve a shot too, thats what makes the world cup special.
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Tom Reeves
18 years ago
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how are these countries supposed to get better if you never let them play on the big stage? ridiculous decision.
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Mark Gomez
18 years ago
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Total rubbish. They only care about money. Keep the minnows in the game!
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Gareth Hughes
18 years ago
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Keep it at 20. Expanding the game is the only way forward. Stop being selfish.
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Dave Okafor
18 years ago
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Rugby needs to grow. Cutting teams is a huge step backward. Very short sighted by the IRB.
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Liam Morgan
18 years ago
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some of the best games in 07 were the underdog matches. do not take that away.
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the RWC 07 is memorable for the minnows. Who could possibly forget Georgia coming within a Video Refs decision of beating Ireland, or the way a bunch of lawyers, doctors and students from Portugal reminded us just what is at the heart of our wonderful game: Heart, pride and guts! Unfortunatley the IRB in what can only be viewed as a move of self-interested protectionism is planning to cut the number of teams for RWC 11 to 16, at a time when Rugby is booming and has the potential to become a truly global sport this action while stop dead any progression the smaller nations have made over the next four years. If you agree that the RWC must be kept as it is then please sign, it will be e-mailed to the IRB within the next 12 months in the (probably vain) hope that they will take stop of what the Rugby community is thinking! Thank you.
I just woke up to see the momentum shifting and honestly it feels like people are finally starting to realize just how much is at stake for these smaller teams. It really makes me think about those Portugal matches again and how we cannot let the suits in charge just bury the growth of the game because they want to protect their little bubble.
Reached 100 supporters
November 1, 2007
6 Comments
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Sarah Pratt
18 years ago
Featured
Leave it at 20 teams!! The smaller nations deserve a shot too, thats what makes the world cup special.
T
Tom Reeves
18 years ago
Featured
how are these countries supposed to get better if you never let them play on the big stage? ridiculous decision.
M
Mark Gomez
18 years ago
Featured
Total rubbish. They only care about money. Keep the minnows in the game!
G
Gareth Hughes
18 years ago
Featured
Keep it at 20. Expanding the game is the only way forward. Stop being selfish.
D
Dave Okafor
18 years ago
Featured
Rugby needs to grow. Cutting teams is a huge step backward. Very short sighted by the IRB.
L
Liam Morgan
18 years ago
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some of the best games in 07 were the underdog matches. do not take that away.
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Leave it at 20 teams!! The smaller nations deserve a shot too, thats what makes the world cup special.