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Similar issue was had with the NRC tho, no one really cared cause they wernt known clubs. Its fine to properly start from scratch with all new clubs if you are happy to run at a complete loss for a long time until you build a fan base..
You rename them the Brisbane Reds, problem solved.
Tbh im not sold on the idea of Country teams, although I could see it working in NSW based out of Newy or even Orange.
Just not sure where else you could base a team.
I mean i don't really understand the benefits of losing to the kiwi teams each week, but if you have to honour the current system, sure a SuperAU comp with non-international would be good after the Super season. Not sure how you go with filling the country teams for that shorter season.
Yeah hence why the NRC failed.
Thats why I like the idea of "Super Rugby Au" starting with the clubs we already have with an established supporter base, no matter how waning they are. Chuck in the Drua and then build a QLD country and NSW country.
Few games that look like they will be worth watching
Japan v Samoa should be a close one
Will be good to see Italy get another win this week to secure their place as number 2 in the pool.
Argentina v Chile should be spicy at the very least.
Hope to see Fiji continue their run and build towards...
I like the idea of a domestic comp. We need to improve rugby as a product to gain any traction among the public. Watching our Super Rugby teams get beaten by the kiwis all season is pretty rubbish. The Brums are the only competitive team yet still no one shows up to watch them. We need to get...
Turned it around? They were gifted a Win over fiji by Carley and Radradra. Then beat a shocking Wallabies performance. Lets wait and see how they go against a tier 1 side before saying theyve turned it around.