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Well, I've followed the Tahs for well, most of my life. Through thick and thin. But this loss has finally achieved something I never thought possible. I'm done. I cannot justify investing any more time on this team. In fact, I'm done with Australian Rugby. Fuck'em.

Yeah, pretty much this. Used to frequent the local games back when I was living in the Far North West of WA. Which were big draws for the local community. Always plenty of movement going on. And there's something about being able to sit on a hill with a BBQ and beers watching live sport. It's...

Could even do as the NZRU has and form a partnership with one or more clubs in Europe to direct players to in exchange for unfettered access to them for Test matches.

I'd prefer to see something like you suggested but don't know if that would be what Forrest would envisage.

What have been good after the Force was cut would have been for RA to have actually tried to make peace with Forrest and work with him to start putting the pieces together for the IPRC. I actually think much of the NRC could have been used for this. Not sure about the country squad but certainly...

Not her doing. Again, she's inherited many of these issues. Let's at least give her time to fuck up herself before blaming her for everything.

I'd love to find out what supercharging the NRC actually would entail.

Dismal will have my deepest sympathies if that were to occur.

Also helps that they've been actively marketing to the region for over two decades now.

I think it has something to do with a bet made for the Tahs/Blues game.

Not domestically. They do have the depth but a lot of that depth is based in Europe. Or will be. the Cheetahs are actually losing close to a dozen players before next season alone.

The official in season cap is $350,000 USD. However, there are two additional caps for the pre-season. One for the period prior to the official pre-season window and another for the designated pre-season. Not overly sure what those are. As for the rosters of these teams. They are actually...

I've for some time believed that the two should be separate from one another and I still believe that to be the case. It would free up a lot of extra time and money if the franchises were to find themselves under another umbrella. RA could then re-direct those savings to the grassroots level...

The emergence of both MLR and LSR is a major reason why the idea of Super Rugby transforming into a Champion League structure is so attractive to me. The opportunities are emerging that could allow for a radical change in how we compete among ourselves. If South Africa remains then I still believe Super Rugby in...

If that's true. Then that's a strategy doomed to fail. That's part of the appeal of the IPRC concept. It doesn't take the wait and see approach. It's looking to get in at the ground floor and develop those markets. Grow with those markets.

They can't achieve 8 competitive franchises. Meaning they'll be fielding a number sub-par teams in either one or both competitions. Which does not fit into the needs of either competition. They'll have to make a choice and I suspect the franchises will make it for them. According to sarugbymag...

It would be a fairly long walk from Sydney where the SANZAAR HQ is based.

It would be simple enough. Have a minimum requirement in place for how much of your squad has to be eligible for the nation the team is based in. Say 75% and only 6 or so 'imports' on the field at once.

Of course denying it was his only option. I'm not disputing that. I suspect he's been blindsided by this report and is trying to placate the media while he gets on the phone to SA to figure out what the hell is going on.

There are direct flights between Auckland and Buenos Aires. Which is why the Jaguares should shift into the NZ conference. I think you're looking at far too many teams to be honest. I'd go with two conferences of 7. Our five plus Japan and Hong Kong in one and the NZ five plus the Jaguares and...