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Sure, but Sydney, Brisbane, GWS and Port Adelaide have all featured in the grand final or prelim in recent years...

I’m ok with it too… I wouldn’t want to be dealing in “News truths.” Anyways, I don’t think Folau is going to be coaching the Wallabies anytime soon.

It was… And I doubt it was responsible for harming the Wallabies’ brand in the eyes of most people. But that’s another story…

And at least with Folau, they had a very good reason…

I’m hoping someone else can reveal that as I don’t have an ACM subscription… But based on the past week’s headlines one day things appear to be looking productive, and then the next the auditors/lawyers are brought in again.

Paywall’d, but every day brings a different headline from the Crimes… https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8401307/ra-adamant-the-brumbies-will-retain-intellectual-property-in-centralisation-push/?cs=14240...

On what grounds?

He’s certainly giving himself wiggle room to bounce… “I’m committed… if they’re committed.” “And now I’m off to Okinawa for a holiday, coincidentally around the same time the JFRU are conducting job interviews.”

Hopefully Spain can field a team of eligible players for the next qualifiers...

OK Christy...

Meanwhile, back in Japan... https://brumbies.rugby/news/brumbies-build-rugby-connections-in-japan-20231025

Christy Doran should stick to leaking team selections... https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/10/26/breathe-easy-aussies-world-rugby-has-devalued-the-2027-rwc-by-expansion-and-even-the-wallabies-are-safe/

You don’t say…

NSW… and which is the other state?

Yep, aside from players needing more professional matches, part* of the solution lies with having a domestic element (while still competing against the Kiwis) because people want to watch Australian teams playing in a championship. *still relies upon RA fixing a number of underlying issues.

Really? Despite Australian Super Rugby crowds being on the slide, the few hundred people showing up to club rugby games isn't a sign that there's greater support for it. I certainly can't imagine anyone in the ACT, Qld, Victoria or WA wanting to substitute any of their Super Rugby franchises for some...

Are you describing an Australian problem... or is this a NSW problem?

It's not working in its current form, but replacing it with a handful of amateur clubs is not the answer.

Paywalled, but... https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8399002/rugby-australia-launches-fresh-takeover-bid-as-brumbies-resist-centralisation/?cs=14280#comments https://the-riotact.com/the-brumbies-are-digging-in-for-the-fight-of-their-lives-against-a-takeover-by-rugby-australia/714406

I have got the feeling there's been too many head knocks...