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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 153830"><p>Right now there's no room for Argentina in the 6 Nations and their season is different with that of the Tri Nations teams. Long term the best solution would be for a global season to be implemented and Argentina to join the Sanzar countries but what's the plan if a global season can't be worked out?</p><p></p><p>A two tier 6 Nations is one option with promotion and relegation between the divisions but I can't see that happening while the Celtic nations in particular have such a strong say in voting. The other option could be for Argentina to be afforded some type of associate member status. As things stand, the 6 Nations is played out over 8 weeks. That leaves three free weekends. for each team. Perhaps it would be possible for Argentina to play three away games against 6 Nations opposition on those weekends while they face the other teams in Buenos Aires at the end of May/start of June. Results of the Argentina tests don't count to the 6 Nations standings due to the fragmented timing of these games.</p><p></p><p>Player burnout could be an issue, and I imagine the RFU and clubs would be on a collision course with such a proposal however there could be a tradeoff of one less Autumn test being played (as an example). The extra gate receipts Argentina, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy would get would be invaluable. These countries would also get the chance to rotate their squads a little in meaningful games.</p><p></p><p>It's not ideal but with the UAR seemingly unwilling to professionalise the sport in their country (perhaps with good reason), the likelihood of a pro Buenos Aires club in an expanded Super XV is remote and thus Tri Nations membership is unlikely.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 153830"] Right now there's no room for Argentina in the 6 Nations and their season is different with that of the Tri Nations teams. Long term the best solution would be for a global season to be implemented and Argentina to join the Sanzar countries but what's the plan if a global season can't be worked out? A two tier 6 Nations is one option with promotion and relegation between the divisions but I can't see that happening while the Celtic nations in particular have such a strong say in voting. The other option could be for Argentina to be afforded some type of associate member status. As things stand, the 6 Nations is played out over 8 weeks. That leaves three free weekends. for each team. Perhaps it would be possible for Argentina to play three away games against 6 Nations opposition on those weekends while they face the other teams in Buenos Aires at the end of May/start of June. Results of the Argentina tests don't count to the 6 Nations standings due to the fragmented timing of these games. Player burnout could be an issue, and I imagine the RFU and clubs would be on a collision course with such a proposal however there could be a tradeoff of one less Autumn test being played (as an example). The extra gate receipts Argentina, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy would get would be invaluable. These countries would also get the chance to rotate their squads a little in meaningful games. It's not ideal but with the UAR seemingly unwilling to professionalise the sport in their country (perhaps with good reason), the likelihood of a pro Buenos Aires club in an expanded Super XV is remote and thus Tri Nations membership is unlikely. [/QUOTE]
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