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<blockquote data-quote="galumay" data-source="post: 848009" data-attributes="member: 74590"><p>I really suspect it wont matter how they fiddle with it, there are structural problems with Super Rugby that are insurmountable. I think the only possible path forwards is to put everything on the table and really start thinking outside the box. </p><p></p><p>I doubt that the comp will ever work spread round the whole circumference of the planet and as far north as Japan. Get rid of the Jaguares and Sun Wolves, consider whether SA isnt a better fit playing teams in Europe. (flying is basically North South so less time difference issues). </p><p></p><p>I dont believe Australia can support more than 3 teams, the franchises should probably be based in Qld, NSW & WA. Consider reducing NZ to 3 teams also, have a shorter 6 team comp between NZ & Aus franchises and concentrate on building on the strength of provincial comps - Mitre 10 and NRC.</p><p></p><p>So far any of the alternative "fiddling round the edges" I have seen proposed wont address the issues that face Super Rugby, too much travelling, a stupid conference system that fans hate, too many teams that will never be competitive at the top level, the ongoing dominance of NZ rugby, games played over too many time zones, a comp that bleeds money...</p><p></p><p>I realise my 'kite flying' will never even be considered, let alone any of it implemented, but if nothing else I will be able to quote this post and say "I told you say" when the proposed changes actually do nothing to turn Super Rugby around - and we are all whinging next season about what a disaster the changes have been!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="galumay, post: 848009, member: 74590"] I really suspect it wont matter how they fiddle with it, there are structural problems with Super Rugby that are insurmountable. I think the only possible path forwards is to put everything on the table and really start thinking outside the box. I doubt that the comp will ever work spread round the whole circumference of the planet and as far north as Japan. Get rid of the Jaguares and Sun Wolves, consider whether SA isnt a better fit playing teams in Europe. (flying is basically North South so less time difference issues). I dont believe Australia can support more than 3 teams, the franchises should probably be based in Qld, NSW & WA. Consider reducing NZ to 3 teams also, have a shorter 6 team comp between NZ & Aus franchises and concentrate on building on the strength of provincial comps - Mitre 10 and NRC. So far any of the alternative "fiddling round the edges" I have seen proposed wont address the issues that face Super Rugby, too much travelling, a stupid conference system that fans hate, too many teams that will never be competitive at the top level, the ongoing dominance of NZ rugby, games played over too many time zones, a comp that bleeds money... I realise my 'kite flying' will never even be considered, let alone any of it implemented, but if nothing else I will be able to quote this post and say "I told you say" when the proposed changes actually do nothing to turn Super Rugby around - and we are all whinging next season about what a disaster the changes have been! [/QUOTE]
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