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Is that not just a function of more dispersed talent? 14 teams or whatever versus 5?
I prefer that model personally. A couple of test stars among a team of club level players in a competition with many clubs. It's how most competitions work.
Yeah unless there's a specific injury concern there's no real reason to 'rest' a player in Super Rugby. Its just not that long. Rotation maybe but leaving Ryan out wouldn't have been my call particularly given Vunivalu is barely a real player.