Rumours are abound about the SA super rugby teams leaving in 2023 to join the Pro14.
The league would then have 18 teams.
3 groups of 6
1 x Irish & Scottish
1 x Welsh & Italian
1 x SA
Play home and away in group (10 matches including all the derbies)
Play home or away v rest (12 matches)
Add in play offs for group winners and runners up, plus 2 wild cards from the best records.
Would make a good league.
The league would then have 18 teams.
3 groups of 6
1 x Irish & Scottish
1 x Welsh & Italian
1 x SA
Play home and away in group (10 matches including all the derbies)
Play home or away v rest (12 matches)
Add in play offs for group winners and runners up, plus 2 wild cards from the best records.
Would make a good league.