It's an interesting concept, makes for a competitive game, attracts attention to the sport and gives a better run out for the national team than a thrashing of France...

FIFA World Cup
12 different finalists (Bra (7), Ita (6), Ger (7), Arg (4), Uru (2), Fra (2), Eng (1), Spa (1), Hol (3), Cze (2), Hun (2), Swe (1))
8 different winners (Bra (5), Ita (4), Ger (3), Arg (2), Uru (2), Fra (1), Eng (1), Spa (1)

Cricket World Cup
6 different finalists (Aus (6), Ind (3), W. Indies (3), Sri Lanka (3), Pakistan (2), England (3))
5 different winners (Aus (4), Ind (2), W. Indies (2), Sri Lanka (1), Pakistan (1))

Union World Cup
5 different finalists (NZ (3), Aus (3), SA (2), England (3), France (3))
4 different winners (NZ (2), Aus (2), SA (2), England (1)

Rugby League World Cup
4 different finalists (Aus (12), England (9), NZ (3), France (2)
3 different winners (Aus (9), England (3), NZ (1)

I love how you have thrown Cricket in there........

Yes, but if the chant is anything to go by, surely Ian Kirke would struggle to keep ten ladies happy in a single evening ?

Why not? It's a major team sport with a World Cup.

Ive not been home this year looking forward to hearing it .How doesit go?