Hello Tah123
Yes, there are barriers but I would see it as a challenge for Rugby administrators to to convert the MCC into a Union Competition, as well as expanding ISA school numbers. May I suggest, one way is for Rugby Australia to start by creating a MCC representative team to tour annually, as a Union team. RA could help supply coaches, equipment and largely pay for the tour as part of a developmental project to expand Rugby.
Just imagine all those boys being exposed to the attractions of touring as a union team. Europe,Japan, Argentina, Italy, Africa and the Pacific Islands would be key destinations. These places would be something that League could never hope to take them to, in their wildest dreams. It would be gradual process over the years, but the allure that Rugby Union, offers something very different from league, could be the stimulus to expand the game at the school boy level. It would be money well spent and possess the capacity to discover new and exciting players.
One can only hope that we have the National and State leadership to be creative in the above manner.