Does Super Rugby need an U/20 competition???

[#1 Tah]

My Mungo brother has been watching the toyota cup, and as much as I hate to copy ideas from league, I think an U/20 competition would be a fantastic initiative for Super Rugby. For example it gives a more accurate representation of where a team is headed in 4/5 years time. On the flipside, it will take a hell of a lot of talent from the club footy system.

 

[Raugeee]

It's a nice idea. Surely you wouldn't include a Melb Rebels u/20 side. Maybe there could be an u/20 National club comp as well.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Well, considering that the U20 model has been adopted by the IRB for their Junior World structures it would probably be a decent idea. Here's another thought. Would it be possible to establish some sort of Varsity Cup set up along the lines of the South African model?

 

[louie]

yes

 

[twenty seven]

What a super idea.

 

[Ash]

Not really. It still leaves a gap between under 20 and Super 14. I think second string comps are better for all round squad development. Many in league have the same concern with their u20 comp.

 

[twenty seven]

Even if we kept it to home games as curtain raiser games to the Super 15 local derbies. Still need a tier between Prem Grade and Super Rugby but this would be great for the development of rugby in Australia. The more rugby, the better.

 

[TOCC]

Not really. It still leaves a gap between under 20 and Super 14. I think second string comps are better for all round squad development. Many in league have the same concern with their u20 comp.

I agree, from a Super15 clubs perspective, why would you invest in the U20 rather then just a 2nd XV??
There is more benefit for a club to have a 2nd XV and give exposure to all there players.

I do support the concept of a U20 Tri-Nations series though..