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Hey Birts, one thing I don't understand is why the UK sends separate teams from England, Wales and Scotland. It seems like separated they have almost no chance to do well, but with one team they would be at least in the top tier. I mean, in the unified Lions tours they are at least close to the good southern teams.

Reading some junk about soccer, it seems that it's not the governing bodies of the sports, but rather the home nations of the UK which are opposed to sending a unified team. Seems silly to defend your right to send your own team when it just means you ruin your chances.

But I guess if North America was allowed to send a single team they'd probably refuse too...