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Not sure about the Drua this year. Part of World Rugby funding has the Fiji boys playing more games for their national side.
https://www.world.rugby/news/885602/world-rugby-confirms-new-international-mens-competition-to-launch-in-2024
All good structures are built off strong foundations.
NPC for NZ, Currie Cup for SA.
This is where we need to focus. A big hurdle is QRU and NSWRU with their Shute Shield and Hospital Cup.
Things need to be burnt to the ground and rebuilt.
I posted this a while back which I believe the QPR is modelling it off.
https://rugbynews.net.au/intrust-shute-shield-points-cap-and-finals-eligibility-explained/
The heat had a lot to play in the last 20 mins.
Look at how Lynagh blew past Havilli to save the try, Havilli was running in gumboots. Don't underestimate how F'n hot and humid it was.
Supporters and grade players make a club. Players and Coaches making move for exposure to prem grade and higher honours is good for them and the competition.
Shute shield uses a points system for players, to spread the talent around. SOmething like that for QPR would be good for the game.