| Don't decry their initial efforts, but in the end they were reduced to the role of also-rans in a two-horse race. |
| His drive and dynamism over the past two seasons have taken London Irish from also-rans to contenders. |
| Now coached by former player Mauricio Cruz, the regional also-rans are determined to buck the trend. |
| Throughout his 13-year career, Taylor was a marauding, intimidating presence who helped transform the Giants from also-rans into champions. |
| In the day's other match, Ghana ended their first appearance at the competition with a comfortable win over Group D also-rans Switzerland. |
| It could happen this time around, with four, five or six also-rans in each major league clutching at the last straw in the closing weeks. |
