On the WorldStage, the Other Countries and Nations, absolutely destroy America in Top Pool competition, because America isn't interested in putting their best Team on the Felt, America is interested in winning with their Selected, Restricted, Choices, and America, for the most part, isn't even competitive, except for a few Players, like Shane. The Talent level for who America showcases, is embarrassing. The results speak for themselves. Even Poland could field two Teams to beat America, and the Philippines could field Five Teams, with Players under 30, that could beat every American Team that we would currently present for competition. The whole country is not being considered. I love Pool, but this is what it is, Hand-Picked, it always has been, and it's better now than years ago.