Games between the big boys and the minnows are usually complete thrashings, like New Zealands 145-17 against Japan. The winner will only ever be one of 3 or 4 teams. But the rugby establishment perseveres with this format, I suppose in the belief that it showcases Rugby to the world and increases interest. I'm sure it does. Here, in SA, we believe we are the most fanatical football supporters - so lets prove it.
Lets hold the first ever World Cup here, in Adelaide.
This is how I see it Each Australian state could compete under State of Origin rules and every international league could compete, with perhaps special rules to allow each nation AFL players under ethnicity rules. 9 places would be set aside for other national teams, due to time constraints - this may need to be by invitation for the first World Cup. The 16 teams would be put into 4 Pools here in Adelaide, with games in various locations around the city and the bigger matches at Football Park and Adelaide Oval. I would use a players ancestry going back two generations to declare their eligibility. That is, the nationality of the players parents and grandparents would decide who they play for.