Think the people talking about this game lacking longevity due to no club teams are missing the point.
Longevity is guaranteed only by quality of gameplay, and HB will be under no illusions of the need to deliver on that front. I was a bit disappointed to hear that club teams probably won't be there, but as bullitt said this is only a preliminary to several other announcements, and ultimately I won't mind playing england versus scotland in the world cup ad nauseam as long as the the gameplay is compelling, realistic and fun. Thats what keeps you playing. Thats also why despite the amazing efforts of TRF on projects such as MUP and the Rugby 10 patch, I don't play rugby 08 anymore because it doesnt, for me, have that quality of gameplay.