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Brian Swartz · 11-15-2016, 02:12 PM

World Team Cup Final Rankings

1. Sri Lanka -- 2628
2. United States -- 2349
3. Argentina -- 2290
4. Germany -- 2079
5. France -- 2071
6. Spain -- 1951
7. South Africa -- 1927
8. Denmark -- 1926
9. Sweden -- 1882
10. Italy -- 1869

We actually lost a bit from last year, but there's really nowhere to go but down at this point -- sustaining a strong lead at #1 is the best we can do. The US lost more but remains in second ahead of Argentina who moved up to a strong third. Germany and France are close together for the fourth spot, and after them it bunches up quite a bit.

2059 World Team Cup Preview

** Group 1 has Argentina(3rd), France(5th), Sweden(9th), and Mexico(23rd). I'd expect Mexico to struggle here once again, and the top two should have clear sailing.

** Group 2 has Sri Lanka(1st), Germany(4th), Spain(6th), and China(37th). More bad luck for the Chinese. Could be interesting between Germany and Spain for the second team to get out of this group. Overall, this is definitely the 'group of death' once again. Usually we're in Group 3, but in 2 this season for whatever reason.

** Group 3 features the United States(2nd), South Africa(7th), Italy(10th), and Peru(18th). Anybody could get that second spot really. Italy's top dogs of Kinczllers and Alberti are fading fast, as are the Herreras for Peru though they probably have enough left to prevail here.

** Group 4 is really weak by rankings: Czech Republic(11th), Croatia(14th), Serbia(16th), and Switzerland(21st). In reality though, it should be a lot tougher than that. With the emergence of Tomas Niklas, the Czechs can make a run again with the #3 and #4 players in the world. Croatia and Serbia are both improving but esp. the Croats with Cojanovic and Cirakovic both in the Top 20, leading them to the quarterfinals last year. They should be able to get back there.

11-15-2016, 02:12 PM	#557
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	World Team Cup Final Rankings 1. Sri Lanka -- 2628 2. United States -- 2349 3. Argentina -- 2290 4. Germany -- 2079 5. France -- 2071 6. Spain -- 1951 7. South Africa -- 1927 8. Denmark -- 1926 9. Sweden -- 1882 10. Italy -- 1869 We actually lost a bit from last year, but there's really nowhere to go but down at this point -- sustaining a strong lead at #1 is the best we can do. The US lost more but remains in second ahead of Argentina who moved up to a strong third. Germany and France are close together for the fourth spot, and after them it bunches up quite a bit. 2059 World Team Cup Preview Group 1 has Argentina(3rd), France(5th), Sweden(9th), and Mexico(23rd). I'd expect Mexico to struggle here once again, and the top two should have clear sailing. Group 2 has Sri Lanka(1st), Germany(4th), Spain(6th), and China(37th). More bad luck for the Chinese. Could be interesting between Germany and Spain for the second team to get out of this group. Overall, this is definitely the 'group of death' once again. Usually we're in Group 3, but in 2 this season for whatever reason. Group 3 features the United States(2nd), South Africa(7th), Italy(10th), and Peru(18th). Anybody could get that second spot really. Italy's top dogs of Kinczllers and Alberti are fading fast, as are the Herreras for Peru though they probably have enough left to prevail here. Group 4 is really weak by rankings: Czech Republic(11th), Croatia(14th), Serbia(16th), and Switzerland(21st). In reality though, it should be a lot tougher than that. With the emergence of Tomas Niklas, the Czechs can make a run again with the #3 and #4 players in the world. Croatia and Serbia are both improving but esp. the Croats with Cojanovic and Cirakovic both in the Top 20, leading them to the quarterfinals last year. They should be able to get back there.