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New Zealand invites Australia to join competition with ‘eight to 10 teams’ in 2021 – Sydney Morning Herald
NZRU chief executive Mark Robinson has outlined his board’s vision for a trans-Tasman competition but it is unclear how many Australian teams will be included, if any.
On the flip side, five Australian teams could be present if NZRU agreed to allow that many but the critical criteria would be the competitiveness of the teams, given Australia’s poor Super Rugby record in recent times.
“Coming on the back of COVID-19 and its impact on future competitions, the NZR board has committed to establishing a new professional team competition in 2021,” Robinson said in a statement. “We have also been heartened by the success of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
“The focus is now o…
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