Iamback
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we had that with the super pools, and this is the first world cup that moved away from the format. Public perception tends to be pretty negative at the best of times, let alone when the RLWC has a contrived super pool.
Maybe the happy medium is to do the standard pools of 4, but each team has a cross-pool matchup of their corresponding seeding?
Doesnt cricket 50-over WC have pools then a series before finals? Maybe pools occur then a top 8 move into a further pool scenario rather than straight knockout?
That being said, I don't have a problem with the current 4 pools of 4. We have teams closer than before and will continue to close the gap if we play more intl footy and small teams play against decent competition.
Only problem is the length of time that would need.
RL's biggest issue is there are 2 professional comps only, Say Scotland and Greece want extra games.
They will fill both sides with locals and the actual test team won't improve