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There is a lot of posturing going on in public from both sides. Both have stated they want the involvement of the other side. NZ have stated that the current competition is not sustainable long term. Their internal report cited a 8 team model as the preferred option, given the need for Oz...

While the Reds Force got 47k

So you assume a click bait so you assume a click bait heading from a journo more reliable than a quote from the CEO? He cites that they have been working on domestic with international crossover, TT and other interactions of new directions. So either the domestic model with international...

Where was the suggestion that there would only be 22 games? Clark noted it as a domestic competition with international crossover. This would be considerably more than 22 games. Depending on the structure and how many teams are involved. The quote from Clark was: We have looked at different...

Walton was ok in the A games, Tepai was clearly better. I cant see Penney's aversion to playing him. We need a hard hitting strong runner in midfield. Tepai's upside is much greater.

Only available for pre-purchase at this point to Tahs and ANZ members. Should they not all go will be available on ticketek. https://premier.ticketek.com.au/events/TAHS0320/venues/AUS/performances/ENRU2020810/tickets

Who says a weakened product over 6 teams will make rugby more popular? That sounds crazy. You yourself cited last night's domestic game as a poor game. Why would reducing the quality further bring in more fans? Mclennan has been quoted as saying broadcaster preference is for a TT comp...

I still don't get how a domestic comp with a champions league moves the game forward here. I find it ironic that people think playing the kiwis in a TT comp which is justified by reasoning that we will apparently get smashed is so ludicrous, so instead lets add an extra team or 3, weaken our...

Kafer weighing in on the blooding of the talented young brigade for this years Wallabies. https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/super-rugby/something-special-brewing-super-rugby-forging-next-wallabies-stars-some-who-could-debut-this-year/news-story/566aa039ec91da5d153640d451cf9829

No, doesn't meet eligibility requirements through ancestry or residency.

Agree on Hodge/DHP. Id go Wright or Kellaway over Daugunu bigger bodies with more versatility. Both still with that x factor element. Agree on Maddocks covers more than just fullback and if he can maintain his form from the weekend over the course of the season will demand selection. Id like to...

Don’t mind the make up of the 15 although have said before the idea of fullbacks on the wing has never really worked so i’d take DHP out and put Wright or Kellaway in. I’d run a 5/3 bench. This is where I’d like to see some more rookies, therefore probably at the expense of Valetini to give...

Perhaps watch the game again. As a neutral, I repeat I think Lolesio is the pick of the Australian 10s and as a New South Welshman am happy to rate him above Harrison at this point. But they targeted him in that game, rushed him to make decisions and he made several bad ones when under pressure...

That was my point, Lolesio and Ikitau as two rookies got seriously exposed against a NZ provincial team. Definitely no argument from that that Lolesio is the best performing 10. I would like to see him start a Bledisloe this year, although I think throwing him in to start game one could be...

Just out of interest the Tahs v Reds was the 6th most watched program on Friday night on foxtel, which isnt a bad result. Surely Foxtel would be some way hesitant about losing a sport that high up. It would have greater relevance on the future success on Kayo as a sport only platform.

While I appreciate the theory of an interrupted season as a good as reason as any to blood the youngsters I still think there should be some level of caution about throwing in a host of rookies as starters in a Bledisloe. McDermott, Lolesio, Simone, Stewart and Paisami are all going reasonably...

The Hill is a great view stretches completely down one side. Will be cold and dewy rug up and bring a blanket to sit on. The NRL game on TV now is playing at Brookvale if you want some perspective.

Does that include Kayo? Normally initial ratings are fixed Foxtel service.

Assuming one of those teams is Force funded by Twiggy how do we not have the money for 4 teams in a TT but have the money for 6 teams in the proposed Domestic comp? I get the depth issue although as Mclennan has previously mentioned he is open to the depth being increased by NZ players or...

How will this happen? Will the Reds and Brumbies willingly release their contracted PONI squad members? Can RA force that? I would doubt in a commercially competitive environment any of the existing franchises would willingly forego their on field advantage for the good of the game. Professional...