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<blockquote data-quote="Bruce_ma gooshvili" data-source="post: 1162153" data-attributes="member: 74121"><p>Broadly happy with that if the cross tier matches are confirmed (they appear to be mentioned in the press release). The fact WR have put in writing that promotion will take place from 2030 (rather than being hypothetical/aspirational) makes it politically difficult on the 6N and SANZAAR to renege on that.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.world.rugby/news/885619/historic-rugby-calendar-reform-to-supercharge-reach-and-competitiveness[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Personally I would give the status quo a 3/10 in terms of governance of the international game whereas the above probably elevates it to a 5/10 or even 6/10. Relief is the main emotion that it isn't worse. Sure, current Tier2 players are screwed, but u20 players in these unions should experience signficantly more opportunities during their professional careers. I can't really complain too much about that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce_ma gooshvili, post: 1162153, member: 74121"] Broadly happy with that if the cross tier matches are confirmed (they appear to be mentioned in the press release). The fact WR have put in writing that promotion will take place from 2030 (rather than being hypothetical/aspirational) makes it politically difficult on the 6N and SANZAAR to renege on that. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.world.rugby/news/885619/historic-rugby-calendar-reform-to-supercharge-reach-and-competitiveness[/URL] Personally I would give the status quo a 3/10 in terms of governance of the international game whereas the above probably elevates it to a 5/10 or even 6/10. Relief is the main emotion that it isn't worse. Sure, current Tier2 players are screwed, but u20 players in these unions should experience signficantly more opportunities during their professional careers. I can't really complain too much about that. [/QUOTE]
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