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The Pumas should play the 6 Nations
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<blockquote data-quote="Thingimubob" data-source="post: 661627" data-attributes="member: 20956"><p>I agree, it could possibly work with Argentina playing 3 straight games at home and three straight games in Europe, would make the logistics that bit easier. However, I'm gonna assume that your model there runs for 6 consecutive weeks? The actual 6 Nations runs for roughly 7, due to there being 2 BYE weekends for ALL teams, which honestly is required. There has been talk for quite a few years now of players playing too many games, making player burnout a bigger issue and putting more emphasis on making sure they can recover after their games. This means with 4 teams having to take 2 long distance flights every year, you'd need those rest weeks along with the 1 team BYE's. Problem with adding them is that it would lengthen the club season by another couple of weeks, shortening the off-season even further - especially for the Top 14.</p><p></p><p>Simple fact is, without a massive restructure of the European, maybe even global rugby calendar (which arguably is something that is needed anyway) Argentina can't really join the 6 Nations because of simple logistics. It has nothing to do with tournament organisers being scared that Argentina could win it, it's simply just too awkward.</p><p></p><p>Also, you need to look at the long term benefits of Argentina being in the RC. They're playing the best teams in the world twice every year, that's eventually gonna help them. Italy, while nowhere near champion material (especially after a very poor 2014), have still improved massively since their inclusion in the 6 Nations. </p><p>Just look at Wales too, why do you we've had so many goes at the big SH 3 over the past few years? Gatland has always said to be the best, you have to test yourself against the best as much as you can. Argentina are doing just that, and it will shine through at some point.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Thingimubob, post: 661627, member: 20956"] I agree, it could possibly work with Argentina playing 3 straight games at home and three straight games in Europe, would make the logistics that bit easier. However, I'm gonna assume that your model there runs for 6 consecutive weeks? The actual 6 Nations runs for roughly 7, due to there being 2 BYE weekends for ALL teams, which honestly is required. There has been talk for quite a few years now of players playing too many games, making player burnout a bigger issue and putting more emphasis on making sure they can recover after their games. This means with 4 teams having to take 2 long distance flights every year, you'd need those rest weeks along with the 1 team BYE's. Problem with adding them is that it would lengthen the club season by another couple of weeks, shortening the off-season even further - especially for the Top 14. Simple fact is, without a massive restructure of the European, maybe even global rugby calendar (which arguably is something that is needed anyway) Argentina can't really join the 6 Nations because of simple logistics. It has nothing to do with tournament organisers being scared that Argentina could win it, it's simply just too awkward. Also, you need to look at the long term benefits of Argentina being in the RC. They're playing the best teams in the world twice every year, that's eventually gonna help them. Italy, while nowhere near champion material (especially after a very poor 2014), have still improved massively since their inclusion in the 6 Nations. Just look at Wales too, why do you we've had so many goes at the big SH 3 over the past few years? Gatland has always said to be the best, you have to test yourself against the best as much as you can. Argentina are doing just that, and it will shine through at some point. [/QUOTE]
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