As a price of support for the proposed '2 groups of 4', the developing counties should push for an initial 8x3 as well.
Minimal change required from current two-stream structure -
8 teams to Prov Finals; Others 8x3 (8x1 last teams eliminated).
4 Prov Champs in 2-chance Playoffs; Others in 20-team Rd 2.
6 winners from 12-team Seeded Rd 3 join 2 unbeaten Prov Champs in AI Last 8 (AI QFs, or 2x4 groups).
Fair, Balanced, Tidy and Neat !

omahant (USA) - Posts: 2580 - 11/02/2017 17:48:23    1954797