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<blockquote data-quote="Dai Perk" data-source="post: 915707" data-attributes="member: 78552"><p>Wow, what a great reply!</p><p></p><p>I sensed some real bias while listening to those guys, but it was hard to see it as clearly as you spell it out here...</p><p></p><p>The population disparities are a real part of the draw to the international matches for me, it's really remarkable the way some of the smaller countries are able to compete at that level. I'm sure this is old news to you, but there's a great documentary on Netflix called "Pacific Warriors," all about the Tongan national team and their surprising success. </p><p></p><p>The Pro14 system, as you describe it, is really interesting - I don't think there's really any parallel in any American sports. I can see how one could be even more invested when one gets to see the best players and the up-and-coming players mixed in and out, I feel like, as a fan, that would really build upon the depth of feeling and support for "the home squad."</p><p></p><p>And please - there is truly no such thing as TL;DR for me when it comes to rugby ... as I said, I have no one else to talk to about it, so this is truly fantastic!</p><p></p><p>Thanks again,</p><p></p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dai Perk, post: 915707, member: 78552"] Wow, what a great reply! I sensed some real bias while listening to those guys, but it was hard to see it as clearly as you spell it out here... The population disparities are a real part of the draw to the international matches for me, it's really remarkable the way some of the smaller countries are able to compete at that level. I'm sure this is old news to you, but there's a great documentary on Netflix called "Pacific Warriors," all about the Tongan national team and their surprising success. The Pro14 system, as you describe it, is really interesting - I don't think there's really any parallel in any American sports. I can see how one could be even more invested when one gets to see the best players and the up-and-coming players mixed in and out, I feel like, as a fan, that would really build upon the depth of feeling and support for "the home squad." And please - there is truly no such thing as TL;DR for me when it comes to rugby ... as I said, I have no one else to talk to about it, so this is truly fantastic! Thanks again, Dave [/QUOTE]
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