3rd Place Playoff

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3rd Place Playoff

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I know I'm in a small minority but I like 3rd place playoffs. I think getting to a semi should be celebrated and this match gives teams to finish on a mini high (especially where a team has got to a semi unexpectedly). They are sometimes not bad matches either as the pressure is off.

That said, this isn't the most exciting one in prospect. I haven't seen the teams but I would say England are favorites. Argentina have been particularly unimpressive this tournament. They just seem a bit confused about what they are trying to do, even though they have a bit of talent.
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For a while, once Argentina got going, it was an interesting match, albeit not one of the highest quality.
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Also, I suspect England have found a back row star in Ben Earl. He reminds me a little of Scott Quinnell
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Re: 3rd Place Playoff

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UKHamlet wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:08 am Also, I suspect England have found a back row star in Ben Earl. He reminds me a little of Scott Quinnell
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