WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
I think you could do a loose partnership like the rebels have with kintetsu, but anything more would likely piss a lot of other clubs off. An arrangement like that begs so many questions around contracting and potential cap breaches it becomes pretty unworkable.
Could be that they are thinking of using the MLR team as an academy set up for their Super Rugby ambitions. Which would mean they could split the squads and at least in theory remain complaint with the MLR cap. But again. If that's there intent they won't likely get past the current stage with MLR.