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So thinking about it if WR (World Rugby) funding PNC (Pacific Nations Cup) might be why no nz team as they have NPC and with no nrc WR (World Rugby) putting Australia A team in. If RA funding overseas tour for Australia A I wonder with what as not exactly expect to get much ticket sales revenue from likely teams playing. Supportive of concept...

Yeh even as a tahs fan I lean towards it would be better from oz rugby perspective if one of those went to another oz super rugby franchise. Actually hard for me to say which one I would give up though as let’s face it they are all bloody talented and all I reckon have more upside. Nice problem...

That is gold…

I personally think we should just all target qld players for recruitment drives given seems something going on up there… Oh sorry that happens already doesn’t it…

Gees just when I thought the rebels - force thing might have died down. Don’t go there.

So I guess that means count out Stewart coming to the rebels next year.

Thought wilkin played some games at 6. Either way can't see Hardwick as 8 option personally as to me more your 7 option (whether that starting or on the bench with wilkin the form player).

Ain’t that a fact

Gees you would be crazy not to take him as very solid super rugby player with excellent defence. I think he would be great pick up for rebels and perfect replacement for To'omua.

Yeh but that is a even more green 10…could do with Harrison and Mason Gordon as your 3rd squad 10. Harrison of course would also cover fullback.

Would not hurt to have 2 good 10s competing…As now To'omua gone who is your backup 10 and if you say hodge I am concerned.

So someone took the bait…

Would prefer nz not involved personally as think given their depth could lead to lopsided contests. Maybe also because it is good for Australia sides to play outside of the shadow of nz as well. Probably more a personal thing and probably not many would agree with me.

Yeh we would take him. Force could also use him. Brumbies, rebels and reds less need.

Macintyre gone

Yeh to me linked to direct super rugby clubs and even potentially their brand possibly is the way to go. But hey I think I really we just need to make sure we have the pathway that works so if their is a different model that works all for it.

And I would suggest money that should be directed on other priorities for money vs value delivered including financial return. I mean FFS what you would spend housing australia a on overseas European tour would probably pay good chunk for a nrc competition…

I actually don’t get the criticism of kiwi signing on bigger picture basis as I got your view he is never going to be eligible for wallabies but I think looking for ‘mature’ overseas players who can help bolster squad depth given limited top quality oz rugby players available has proven to the...

Wow that would be great to get Rona back as Perth local and quality centre getting regular firsts game time in uk premiership. That would go some way to addressing needs for better centres.

A team, nrc all good concepts as need more game time (and at higher level then club rugby) but also need pathways (which australia a addresses for super players but not top club players). Solution keep Australia A but also have nrc mark 3. I am concerned hearing nothing about when nrc mark 3...