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The hidden cost to the Wallabies of Pacific Island inclusion in Super Rugby – The Guardian
The addition of two Islander teams would add vibrancy to any future venture, but it would also pose a threat to Australia’s playing resources
The inclusion of a Pacific Islander team in Super Rugby is arguably long overdue, but it has potentially serious ramifications for the game in Australia. New Zealand has granted Moana Pasifika and Fiji Drua conditional licences to take part in an expanded Super Rugby competition. Given the Pacific Islands enormous contribution to world rugby over the years, their participation would certainly be well-deserved.
The current five-team competitions in Australia and New Zealand are not regarded as economically…
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