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For some reason you've long been a supporter of both these players, but let's be honest- it's pretty disappointing that they're both considered Waratah starters. The contrasting path that both these players have taken is interesting though; - Clark was the schoolboy star whose pace and...

Just sign Sam Greene

Agreed and I also think some of the aspirations in rugby league to introduce Pacific teams to competitions will be put on hold for the interim. Unless the respective head unions or World Rugby can agree to completely underwrite their participation, the focus has to be on domestic teams. Pacific...

I think Wright has the awareness and skill required to be more than a 'strike' winger (he's far more skilled than Koribete but lacks his work rate)- the Brumbies have identified him as a potential centre option moving forward.

I’d argue that the improvement was more to do with the change of scenery and refreshed approach rather than any tangible additions to his skillset. Have we really seen anything different from Kurtley over the last two years...

There are at least 7 NFL teams would be described as perennial underachievers (recently have not come close to playoffs) who still turn a profit - are they failures?

4-5 Australian based professional teams (with a drastically reduced cost base/ structure, open eligibility for pacific players) to play against NZ counterparts: Eastern Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Southern Brumbies, West Sydney X & Western Force. You can then run an enhanced city/ state- based...

Adam just spelt out why the MLR model is not a relevant comparison in an Australian context. As an aside, have you ever looked at the ownership of MLR teams (who they are) or their cost models?

I'm talking about a fully- fledged professional outfit, not a team made up from players from the weakest clubs in semi-amateur competition. A team to compete against the 'Eastern' Waratahs, that has elite players (Kurtley Beale?) and some genuine RugbyAU support behind it. Look you generally...

There is a restriction on non-eligible players in Australian teams- Is this not well known?

Obviously the reason these guys don't get signed is because there is a cap on foreign players..... I'm suggesting that the All Black/ Wallabies/ Pacific Islander eligibility is relaxed for this competition only- not a universal basis. As I've stated before, good luck to NZ rugby trying to...

I’m saying I would much prefer Rob Thompson playing outside centre than Lalakai Foleti or Alex Newsome- and I promise most fans wouldn’t care at all where he was born.

You want the strongest competition and best product possible- if it’s 70% kiwis initially then so be it.

If I wasn’t clear I meant that comp should allow free movement of players between the comp regardless of the nationality/ eligibility. Why shouldn’t Michael Hooper play for the Auckland Blues if they offered him a competitive contract. No one is too concerned when SBW played for the Roosters or...

One of these teams needs to be a Western Sydney team based out of Parramatta Stadium- the team that should have been introduced before Melbourne or Perth ever were added to Super Rugby.

As that data and article shows, if we remove NZ from any proposed competition than you lose a significant NZ expat interest, who while not Waratahs fans, will watch an Aus derby with some interest knowing that it affects their chosen team. These guys are going to continue to watch rugby, but it...

Thought bubble - Eastern Waratahs, Southern Brumbies, Queensland Reds and Western Force - with the potential for a Western Sydney team.

Are you suggesting getting rid of some of the limited brand awareness that Rugby has? Or renaming to the 'Sydney Waratahs'?

Legitimate question- how many entire rugby matches do you think Twiggy has watched in his life?

The Southern Brumbies always did make the most sense- unfortunately it would also take courage.