Exactly, I never watch the kiwi games unless it’s the cross over rounds. I just don’t have time. I bloody love Union but I also love my footy Pies fan and like watching the NRL. I have been watching all the Aus games each week but am yet to watch a game with a kiwi team in it.
Well if you can guarantee Aus teams winning it seems Aus viewers will be into it. I not sure why anyone would think that Japan would be interested or that NZR would want extra teams. But if you take note that all ideas insist that Aus have 5 teams and everyone else MUST fall into what makes that work.
I find the mini game option on Stan a good compromise for being time poor. 20 mins of extended highlights is pretty entertaining and gives and overview without all out all the stoppages
I actually think Covid was a blessing for Force more than anyone in Aus, as there was absolutely no mention of them coming back to Super rugby until Super Au was formed as there was no travel outside of country. Noone had mentioned them leaving GGR comp or whatever the one that Twiggy was getting set up.
I see we get the mini highlights packages on Sky tv now too, and assume they picked up from Stan.
The Force comment was in regards to this season specifically, losing their first couple of home games due to the restrictions.
How is it unrealistic to have 5 teams? If NZ doesn’t like it they can try and make a go of it on their own
I'm not sure how well Australian audiences would engage with this from a viewership perspective.
Nah I am converted. We should slash oz sides to just one side to play in super rugby ie either the Tahs or rebels. We then relocate them to be based out of nz as let’s face it nobody in Sydney or Melbourne would probably notice in any case…ok tahs don’t suck as much now so maybe that makes the one side the rebels now. With what is left of oz rugby supporters should then all band together to support the crusaders as our only means to ensure we piss off the kiwis.
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Well there not going to be another outbreak in Aus is there? Aus past their peak , and looks like we will be so should be no probs.
NZ gave up on zero covid when Omicron arrived, always said the policy was for as long as could be attained. Much like WA, trying to make sure hospitals etc don't get overun. They won't go back on it the whole world is in another place regarding it all now. I think this weekend is agood idea, probably better to give as many a break now to try and slow it all down, and hopefully have less affect on games later, rather than running teams agaist each other that have it in ranks.
