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Peter Sullivan (51)
It was apparent at the commonwealth games that quotas dont apply to swimming
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John Thornett (49)
No financial gain immediately and it would obviously cost the ARU and NZRU, but those visits generate enormous interest and support amongst the locals. Often professional players comment they chose the rugby pathway because they met a player, saw a test match with their family etc.
If we're serious about staving off RL in the Pacific we need to facilitate more of this.
Instead RL players such as SBW and Hayne are on the front pages of the local PI papers when they visit the Islands to promote RL.
I spend a fair bit of time in Fiji and the younger generation love RL, primarily because of the amount of exposure it gets there on the TV.
The AB tour of Samoa is very timely. It shouldn't be a one off, but occur every 4 years so it still a big occasion.
p.Tah
John Thornett (49)
If the Pacific Dragons set up and support serious feeder academies in Tonga, Fiji and Samoa then I will warm to the proposal.
Perhaps these feeder clubs could feature in the NRC or ITM Cup?
My one concern, apart from the fact that essentially zero Singaporean locals will support the team, is the scheduling of the games.
Playing at 7:30pm Singapore time is 11:30pm Island time. They'll play a fair bit In SA if they're in that conference - 7:30pm in Johannesburg is 5:30am in the Islands. Not great for the fans back 'home'.
Perhaps these feeder clubs could feature in the NRC or ITM Cup?
My one concern, apart from the fact that essentially zero Singaporean locals will support the team, is the scheduling of the games.
Playing at 7:30pm Singapore time is 11:30pm Island time. They'll play a fair bit In SA if they're in that conference - 7:30pm in Johannesburg is 5:30am in the Islands. Not great for the fans back 'home'.
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
Absolutely, but the key phrase is "occasional long weekend". How many would be prepared to do that regularly for the assumed 8 "home" games across the 16 game season? Or are there enough "occasional long weekenders" interested that a smaller number of that total could be considered Regulars?
How many expats would travel to see the Singapore Franchise play the Wooden Spooners?
There are only so many business meetings that can be arranged to coincide with footy.
How many expats would travel to see the Singapore Franchise play the Wooden Spooners?
There are only so many business meetings that can be arranged to coincide with footy.
ChargerWA
Mark Loane (55)
So it seems SANZAR have finally pulled their collective heads from their combined rectum and discovered Singapore is a woeful deal. Though I do wonder how much the change has occurred because they are worrying about having to prop up a financial White Elephant more than because in all metrics Japan deserves it.
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Yep, i held serious doubts over the alleged funding that the Singapore Government was going to provide, give the new Super Rugby franchise to a country which actually has an interest in Rugby Union, in a country which might be able to put together a credible team of locally produced players... Not this quick dash for cash proposal from Singapore.
Omar Comin'
Chilla Wilson (44)
I'd guess almost certainly. The JRFU will want the best Japanese players in their team. That will help them at test level as the combinations will be strong.
You'd have to think Japan will improve significantly with super rugby involvement. No doubt as soon as they're competitive they'll also be added to the Rugby Championship (I know they're technically ranked above Argentina at the moment, but I don't think they're at the same level yet).
BDA
Jim Lenehan (48)
Given that a Japanese team looks likely to be the 18th side, I wonder if we might see a slight change to the make up of proposed conferences. If I were SANZAR, I'd consider moving the Western Force to the South African Conference and bringing the Japanese team into the OZ/NZ conference. It would address the travel concerns.
Jagman
Trevor Allan (34)
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George Smith (75)
This may be the compromise that makes Japan's bid acceptable to the Seths, thereby avoiding mediation:
"Japan are apparently winning the race to be the Asian entry into the expanded Super Rugby championship because of a flexible scheduling plan that includes hosting matches in Singapore, home of their rival bidder."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/10492308/Flexible-Japanese-winning-Super-Rugbys-race
Clever chaps, those Japanese.
"Japan are apparently winning the race to be the Asian entry into the expanded Super Rugby championship because of a flexible scheduling plan that includes hosting matches in Singapore, home of their rival bidder."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/10492308/Flexible-Japanese-winning-Super-Rugbys-race
Clever chaps, those Japanese.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
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George Smith (75)
Possibly not quite:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/10640077/Japan-bid-no-longer-shoo-in-for-Super-Rugby
Hopefully they just crossed their i's & dotted their t's rather than it being a full-on clusterfuck. Also the fact NZ Maori won't risk playing at Singapore's flash new stadium has gotta come into it? If it's unplayable in October I don't see it being much better come February.
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Trevor Allan (34)
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
http://www.sanzarrugby.com/superrugby/news/japan-given-the-nod-for-super-rugby/
Turning Japanese! Looking forward to a trip over and getting in a nice Nomihodai session
Turning Japanese! Looking forward to a trip over and getting in a nice Nomihodai session
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