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'Super Rugby' 2021

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  • WingerW Offline
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    wrote on last edited by Winger
    #1497

    I like this new set up. 3 winners not just one. And it starts with a 2 rounds one country competition. If it a success they may stick with this format (maybe add one team to both countries).

    I don't like the 12 team proposal

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      #1498

      A guaranteed Australian/NZ final and a meritocracy for the combined final - ticks a few boxes.

      There is a good chance the combined final will be a repeat of the NZ final i think.

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        #1499

        I wonder if serious thought was given so that all teams play their away games consecutively to avoid multiple trans- Ta$man flights. A quick look shows that only the Brumbies and Force are doing that. I am sure the draw could have been adjusted to do that.

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          #1500

          In case anyone gives a shit this is what the table would have looked like going into the trans Ta$man comp. Crusaders Blues both got 2 points for their cancelled game.

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            Derpus
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            #1501

            Apparently there won't be a combined table. All teams will start on 0 for the TT component, meaning the Aussie sides are fucked.

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              Apparently there won't be a combined table. All teams will start on 0 for the TT component, meaning the Aussie sides are fucked.

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              #1502

              @Derpus said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

              Apparently there won't be a combined table. All teams will start on 0 for the TT component, meaning the Aussie sides are fucked.

              This was in the article "The Final will be played between the top two placed teams on the combined competition table with the team who finished first to host the decider."

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                #1503

                I guess we wait for clarification.

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                • chimoausC chimoaus

                  @Derpus said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

                  Apparently there won't be a combined table. All teams will start on 0 for the TT component, meaning the Aussie sides are fucked.

                  This was in the article "The Final will be played between the top two placed teams on the combined competition table with the team who finished first to host the decider."

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                  @chimoaus said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

                  @Derpus said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

                  Apparently there won't be a combined table. All teams will start on 0 for the TT component, meaning the Aussie sides are fucked.

                  This was in the article "The Final will be played between the top two placed teams on the combined competition table with the team who finished first to host the decider."

                  I don't think combined refers to Super Rugby AU/Super Rugby Aotearoa.

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                    #1505

                    I really like this format, I much prefer if the points carry over, reward for doing well in your domestic comp. Also as mentioned means you have potentially 3 sides that can win a trophy. Also a lot of incentive for teams coming second or third to keep playing hard knowing they have the next comp to play for. I guess the flip side is if its starts from fresh the Chiefs could have actually won a comp.

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                    • chimoausC chimoaus

                      In case anyone gives a shit this is what the table would have looked like going into the trans Ta$man comp. Crusaders Blues both got 2 points for their cancelled game.

                      781df48c-73e8-4226-bb38-3a8743aee671-image.png

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                      #1506

                      @chimoaus that table is so unfair

                      The Reds and the Brumbies weren't lucky enough to get to play the Chiefs twice

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                        #1507

                        So if it starts from scratch it is possible multiple teams could win 5 from 5 and it would come down to BP and PD. I almost would have thought the Aussies would have wanted the points to carry over to at least give them a shot of being in the top 2.

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                        • chimoausC chimoaus

                          So if it starts from scratch it is possible multiple teams could win 5 from 5 and it would come down to BP and PD. I almost would have thought the Aussies would have wanted the points to carry over to at least give them a shot of being in the top 2.

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                          @chimoaus said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

                          So if it starts from scratch it is possible multiple teams could win 5 from 5 and it would come down to BP and PD. I almost would have thought the Aussies would have wanted the points to carry over to at least give them a shot of being in the top 2.

                          This could happen. But at least this outcome will show how a 12 team competition would be a waste of time. And bad for Aussie rugby

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                          • chimoausC chimoaus

                            So if it starts from scratch it is possible multiple teams could win 5 from 5 and it would come down to BP and PD. I almost would have thought the Aussies would have wanted the points to carry over to at least give them a shot of being in the top 2.

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                            #1509

                            @chimoaus yeah seems like a missed opportunity to give the Aussies a chance without it being a complete gimme.

                            Under this system it's very likely the best two Kiwi sides will play two finals IMO.

                            Oh wells. Should be good regardless.

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                              @chimoaus yeah seems like a missed opportunity to give the Aussies a chance without it being a complete gimme.

                              Under this system it's very likely the best two Kiwi sides will play two finals IMO.

                              Oh wells. Should be good regardless.

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                              @Derpus said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

                              @chimoaus yeah seems like a missed opportunity to give the Aussies a chance without it being a complete gimme.

                              Under this system it's very likely the best two Kiwi sides will play two finals IMO.

                              Oh wells. Should be good regardless.

                              Do they have a final in the SRA 2021 comp or is it just points based?

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                              • chimoausC chimoaus

                                @Derpus said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

                                @chimoaus yeah seems like a missed opportunity to give the Aussies a chance without it being a complete gimme.

                                Under this system it's very likely the best two Kiwi sides will play two finals IMO.

                                Oh wells. Should be good regardless.

                                Do they have a final in the SRA 2021 comp or is it just points based?

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                                @chimoaus SRAu even has a Qualifying Final (2 vs 3).

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                                  #1512

                                  I can only imagine the poor analysts at the start of round 5 trying to predict the possible outcomes when 5 or 6 teams could all make the top 2.

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                                    #1513

                                    https://www.rugbypass.com/news/hurricanes-sign-freakish-wellington-teenager-as-2021-squad-nears-completion/

                                    Four of the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises will announce their 2021 squads on December 1, with the Crusaders reportedly expected to name their squad the following day.

                                    For some reason I thought it was the 3rd. 4 out of 5 of the Super squads are named tomorrow.

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                                    • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                                      https://www.rugbypass.com/news/hurricanes-sign-freakish-wellington-teenager-as-2021-squad-nears-completion/

                                      Four of the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises will announce their 2021 squads on December 1, with the Crusaders reportedly expected to name their squad the following day.

                                      For some reason I thought it was the 3rd. 4 out of 5 of the Super squads are named tomorrow.

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                                      #1514

                                      @Yeetyaah said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

                                      https://www.rugbypass.com/news/hurricanes-sign-freakish-wellington-teenager-as-2021-squad-nears-completion/

                                      Four of the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises will announce their 2021 squads on December 1, with the Crusaders reportedly expected to name their squad the following day.

                                      For some reason I thought it was the 3rd. 4 out of 5 of the Super squads are named tomorrow.

                                      The Crusaders confirmed they were to name their squad on Dec 2nd But I also thought the other squads were released on Dec 3rd

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                                      • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                                        https://www.rugbypass.com/news/hurricanes-sign-freakish-wellington-teenager-as-2021-squad-nears-completion/

                                        Four of the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises will announce their 2021 squads on December 1, with the Crusaders reportedly expected to name their squad the following day.

                                        For some reason I thought it was the 3rd. 4 out of 5 of the Super squads are named tomorrow.

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                                        Stargazer
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1515

                                        @Yeetyaah I assume the squads are announced on the Breakdown?

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                                          #1516

                                          I read 7 am on Thu morning for the Chiefs unless that has also now changed.

                                          Edit: This is what is written at the end of the articles about the re-signing of Ta'avao and Weber.

                                          The 2021 Gallagher Chiefs Squad will be officially announced on Thursday 3 December.

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