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[2016 Super Rugby] Highlanders vs. Crusaders (Round 12) 13/05/2016
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_stormer2010" data-source="post: 797268" data-attributes="member: 39190"><p>Difficult to look past the surprisingly robust and consistent Crusaders even away from home and without all of McCaw, Carter and Nadolo. Didn't think I'd be saying that at the start of the season.</p><p></p><p>I certainly agree with the format being poor as stated here. I do understand the 'protection' for a spot for every nation's top team for the sake of the identity of the tournament and commercial reasons if not for the sake of competitiveness but then I feel the log should at the very least decide placements. Its bad enough a team might (and have) losses out on a play-off place.</p><p></p><p>I just think we have to accept that going smaller isn't viable and that we are currently in somethig of an awkward transitioning phase. I think further expansion which Tew just yesterday called "inevitable" will give opportunity for getting some form of symmetry and legitimacy back. The mere gepgraphical facts of the comp has always meant some form of distortion. I do think however everyone can agree the partnerhip between SANZAR has been and is still beneficial to everyone involved even the concessions taking into account.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_stormer2010, post: 797268, member: 39190"] Difficult to look past the surprisingly robust and consistent Crusaders even away from home and without all of McCaw, Carter and Nadolo. Didn't think I'd be saying that at the start of the season. I certainly agree with the format being poor as stated here. I do understand the 'protection' for a spot for every nation's top team for the sake of the identity of the tournament and commercial reasons if not for the sake of competitiveness but then I feel the log should at the very least decide placements. Its bad enough a team might (and have) losses out on a play-off place. I just think we have to accept that going smaller isn't viable and that we are currently in somethig of an awkward transitioning phase. I think further expansion which Tew just yesterday called "inevitable" will give opportunity for getting some form of symmetry and legitimacy back. The mere gepgraphical facts of the comp has always meant some form of distortion. I do think however everyone can agree the partnerhip between SANZAR has been and is still beneficial to everyone involved even the concessions taking into account. [/QUOTE]
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