Super Rugby 2024
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@Chris having the Jaguares in the comp makes it all disjointed again though. I don't know how I feel about it. I'd rather the Rebels survive tbh even though I don't think Aus should have more than 4 teams.
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2024:
@Chris having the Jaguares in the comp makes it all disjointed again though. I don't know how I feel about it. I'd rather the Rebels survive tbh even though I don't think Aus should have more than 4 teams.
Aust must 100% reduce their team numbers.
But I don't agree with bringing back the Jaguares. The travel and time difference are things I certainly don't miss now. I would just go with 11 teams and see what can be done with Japan later on
Flight time NZ to Argintina 12+ hours
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i feel that there are three aspects...
- high quality
- large enough to avoid things feeling repetitive
- convenient (not too much travel, good tv times)
...and you can't have all three
I think we can have a smaller competitive comp with maybe 3 aussie teams and 5 (maybe even 4 as we often have one team near the bottom) based in the PI/aus/NZ...but things might get stale
or we can a larger comp, maybe 7- NZ teams 4-5 aussies =, maybe drua....will be good times and comp big enough...but talent has to spread out
or we welcome back teams like the jags instead of the rebels....an improvement in quality (arg players and the good rebels go to other aussie teams)...comp still ok size...but more travel
....i dont think we can have all three
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@African-Monkey think Brumbies are also battling to stay alive, bit sad really for us and them
@george33 said in Super Rugby 2024:
@African-Monkey think Brumbies are also battling to stay alive, bit sad really for us and them
The theory in these parts is RA is deliberately trying to make Brumbies have to give up their licence so they can take over it and possibly move it to another location.
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@george33 said in Super Rugby 2024:
@African-Monkey think Brumbies are also battling to stay alive, bit sad really for us and them
The theory in these parts is RA is deliberately trying to make Brumbies have to give up their licence so they can take over it and possibly move it to another location.
@antipodean said in Super Rugby 2024:
The theory in these parts is RA is deliberately trying to make Brumbies have to give up their licence so they can take over it and possibly move it to another location.
Melbourne?
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@george33 said in Super Rugby 2024:
@African-Monkey think Brumbies are also battling to stay alive, bit sad really for us and them
The theory in these parts is RA is deliberately trying to make Brumbies have to give up their licence so they can take over it and possibly move it to another location.
@antipodean yeah, i'd heard something along those lines too....i dont think it was on here
also heard about merging the rebels and brumbies so they claim they havent abandoned melbourne even if its only for a couple of games a year
the brumbies are a sad situation because they were/are pretty successful, a couple of championships back in the day and few more finals...
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I pretty relaxed on whether Jags come back or not. Can see the reason for it (like Drua etc)good for game in Argentina, and personally find the times of games there were good , 9-10 in NZ on a Sunday. Also can see drawbacks . travel etc. Only thing I know is whatever id decided I will shrug shoulders and go along with it, and plenty of others will be against it.
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The Super Round is a crap idea, but holding it in an AFL/League city with few Rugby fans is a really spectacularly crap idea.
@sparky yeah hopefully they scrap it next year. We hardly get to watch the Canes early in the season because they are always on the road, would have loved a home game against the Reds this weekend.
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Jaguares returning to Super Rugby in 2026. It could be earlier if the Rebels fold apparently.
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The Super Round is a crap idea, but holding it in an AFL/League city with few Rugby fans is a really spectacularly crap idea.
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@sparky said in Super Rugby 2024:
The Super Round is a crap idea, but holding it in an AFL/League city with few Rugby fans is a really spectacularly crap idea.
I assume the govt paid money for it to be there
@Machpants they did...the same government that pulled out of the comm games
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I'm not against a Super round (in principle, but fuck Melbourne), but it is stupid that the premier game for us tomorrow is the fucking Drua and MP.
@gt12 Willbe an entertaining watch tbf, but yes, I know what you mean haha.
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I'm not against a Super round (in principle, but fuck Melbourne), but it is stupid that the premier game for us tomorrow is the fucking Drua and MP.
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@gt12 yeah they should have put the two Sunday games on the Saturday. So stupid.
@Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2024:
@gt12 yeah they should have put the two Sunday games on the Saturday. So stupid.
I'd argue the two marquee games of the weekend are in many ways tonight.
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After losing interest in the world cup final (I stopped watching it) due to the shockingly bad reffing by Barnes and his assistants.
My interest is returning with super rugby. We just now need a stronger Aust presence (reduce to 4 teams as a first step) and keep it at 12 teams (not try and keep on increasing the number of teams) along with the other changes already discussed. Then the crowds will start returning
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@Winger said in Super Rugby 2024:
@Duluth said in Super Rugby 2024:
Preview of the season.. not sure when it was recorded they didn't seem aware of the Jordan injury
Scott Barrett as an AB captain. No way based on this interview. Not even close to good enough on this front.
Whereas Brad Shield's is a VG communicator. Top notch. I'm not suggesting him of course (as AB captain) but he has the qualities needed.
Scott can catch a pass.
@antipodean said in Super Rugby 2024:
Scott can catch a pass.
Sam Cane and even McGod were AB captains and not that flash at catching a pass.
