I agree that it will be more unpredictable under this format, particularly as it's also in a world cup year ... it will be interesting to see what happens in regard to the availability of the test/RWC squad players in each country ... Henry has suggested that the AB players miss two matches in addition to the two week bye that all sides get, Tim Noakes suggesting that the Bok players not playing the local derbies etc ... it will definitely test the whole squads when yiou take the injuries that are bound to happen