Originally Posted by Flat-top
I agree with the view posted above that suggests the success of the "minnows" is probably down in no small part to the fact most actually draw their squad from France, Italy or England and that most if not all contributors in this thread think that is an OK position and should be sustained. These would be the same contributors that I expect support keeping foreigners out of the S14 teams, a bit of double standards don't you think?
I actually agree that the smaller nations add value to a "world comp" but then I live in a country that allows them an opportunity to play in our leagues if they wish to, I think in this case the SH cannot justify taking the high moral ground, even against those clowns at the IRB while they actively discourage this free market in their own leagues.
All that said the IRB are still wrong IMHO.