We talked about this last night, Matt, so you know my opinion. I'm going to put it here anyway.
I like the idea of wildcard spots. Luckily, there are already 6 up for grabs in Berlin. So "All UK players that are committed to going to the Worlds" will still have a chance. Difference? They have to earn it, rather than be elected. I don't think that's so unfair. Especially when your suggestion means there will be three teams who did "earn" it (4th through 6th) who will possibly be left high and dry (or cold and wet, as they'll likely be spending the weekend in the UK).
We talked about this last night, Matt, so you know my opinion. I'm going to put it here anyway.
I like the idea of wildcard spots. Luckily, there are already 6 up for grabs in Berlin. So "All UK players that are committed to going to the Worlds" will still have a chance. Difference? They have to earn it, rather than be elected. I don't think that's so unfair. Especially when your suggestion means there will be three teams who did "earn" it (4th through 6th) who will possibly be left high and dry (or cold and wet, as they'll likely be spending the weekend in the UK).