So we cut the number of NSW teams down to 2 , the standard needs to lift they say. We allocate control and responsibility to NSW Rugby as a further means of improving performance.
The result, the NSW teams finish last and second last. The 2nd tier players bugger off - ITM Cup, etc, anywhere but here.
My points -
removing the 2 teams didnt lift the standard. It actually drove players away and reduced the player pool.
Allowing NSW Rugby/Waratahs to control the 2 teams has failed if results are anything to go bye.