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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_stormer2010" data-source="post: 980314" data-attributes="member: 39190"><p>A proper Currie Cup would be amazing. It might just be a tad awkward to have our sides in a tournament that starts with the letter 'E' for Europe. I can just hear the French club owners moan because of having to travel to SA.</p><p></p><p>On this note Mehrtens is saying the same thing:</p><p><a href="https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SuperRugby/mehrtens-remains-adamant-drop-sa-from-super-rugby-20191125" target="_blank">https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SuperRugby/mehrtens-remains-adamant-drop-sa-from-super-rugby-20191125</a></p><p></p><p>Highlights of his argument being its all about time zones and he sees NZ & Aus venturing into Asia, SA linking up with Dubai... IDK, if Europe would have us I think Strength vs Strength could be amazing. Its just the travel factor.</p><p></p><p>Argentina to set up shop with the rest of the Americas.</p><p></p><p>Can't say I disagree with him. Only argument other than travel I see against it is traditionally rugby in SA in high summer is murder BUT next year will already see SR start off start of February which is our hottest month so that old argument is moot.</p><p></p><p>A crazy thought is for SA businessmen to set up clubs in the Netherlands and be based there like Argentina's Jaguars were based in Stellenbosch in SA a few years before joining SR and playing in our Vodacom Cup. Currently French and English clubs are making "partnerships" with SA sides but to their benefit, effectively making us feeder teams. If our players are playing in Europe in any case I'd rather it be on our terms.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_stormer2010, post: 980314, member: 39190"] A proper Currie Cup would be amazing. It might just be a tad awkward to have our sides in a tournament that starts with the letter 'E' for Europe. I can just hear the French club owners moan because of having to travel to SA. On this note Mehrtens is saying the same thing: [URL]https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SuperRugby/mehrtens-remains-adamant-drop-sa-from-super-rugby-20191125[/URL] Highlights of his argument being its all about time zones and he sees NZ & Aus venturing into Asia, SA linking up with Dubai... IDK, if Europe would have us I think Strength vs Strength could be amazing. Its just the travel factor. Argentina to set up shop with the rest of the Americas. Can't say I disagree with him. Only argument other than travel I see against it is traditionally rugby in SA in high summer is murder BUT next year will already see SR start off start of February which is our hottest month so that old argument is moot. A crazy thought is for SA businessmen to set up clubs in the Netherlands and be based there like Argentina's Jaguars were based in Stellenbosch in SA a few years before joining SR and playing in our Vodacom Cup. Currently French and English clubs are making "partnerships" with SA sides but to their benefit, effectively making us feeder teams. If our players are playing in Europe in any case I'd rather it be on our terms. [/QUOTE]
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