Australia A is a great concept to offer more for up and coming players, but I think it could serve a much bigger purpose [forget that this is pie in the sky and the RA will never be able to financially support it].
It allows for players that usually get thrust into the wallabies when we have a depth crisis (and are more likely than not deer in headlights) cut their teeth against test level sides like Samoa and Fiji who are tough enough to play in their own right. It also gives a chance for players like Daugunu, McReight to excel and prove themselves and perhaps the recognition would stop frustrated players not getting picked for tests more reason to stick it out.
These (arguably) 2nd Tier test sides like the pacific islands deserve the emphasis of playing an Australian team but most likely get overlooked for regular matches with the Wallabies. And you don't look as dreadful as the Kiwis did putting 100 points on the Tongans in a 3 test series last year, making it a bit interesting is better.
It also gives good Super Rugby players a reward for doing well, like touring and getting to represent.
Ideally, I would love if Australia A did an end of year tour every year, like playing Canada USA and Chile or Uruguay in a single tour. The same could be done with Georgia, Romania and Italy or Zimbabwe and Kenya who have healthy enough participation. Dangling a carrot like a really involved team tour of very different places and playing rugby across the globe would surely keep players passionate about Australian rugby.
I'll beat you to the point, it's not going to happen. BUT I really like the idea of it.
