Italy are so dominant that if this were a boxing
match the referee would stop the contest in order to save the other
teams from further punishment. Their lead is already 58 VP and at
this rate they will be crowned Champions well before the last round.
In the race for the other four Bermuda Bowl
spots Norway are just ahead of Bulgaria and Spain,
with fifth placed Netherlands looking over their shoulders
at mighty Poland.
Germany have won their first nine matches in
the Women's series - is this a record? Even so, Denmark,
who have conceded just one draw, and England, are almost
matching Germany's furious pace.
France continues to lead the Seniors, but Denmark
and Israel are close behind.
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celebrating last night's anniversary celebrations. It will be available
during the afternoon.