I’m not trying to pretend it will make up for the drubbing England took in the World Cup, but if you want to feel a bit better about our sportsmen and women I suggest you log on to BBO to watch the 52nd European Team Championships in Opatija, Croatia. All three of our teams, Open, Ladies and Seniors, stand a good chance of qualifying for the Bermuda Bowl next year (they have to finish in the top six) and it’s worth repeating that our Ladies are the current holders.
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