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<blockquote data-quote="SaintsFan_Webby" data-source="post: 155382"><p>Obviously, I'm not a New Zealander, so can't offer concise analysis. However, I'd like to offer my thoughts nonetheless.</p><p></p><p>I believe much of the problem lies in central contracts. I'm not a fan of them in any sport, as I believe they are to the detriment of the club game. I can really imagine domestic sides struggling to attract big crowds if the star names are missing for much of the season.</p><p></p><p>Due to who I support, I am perfectly aware that the enjoyment of watching club rugby is not simply down to sitting in awe, watching international players strut their stuff.</p><p></p><p>However, what is there to really grab the attention of the casual rugby supporter if the famous faces are not readily available at the lowest level? I wasn't impressed by the removal of most of the All Blacks from the Super 14 competition, as I think it completely devalued the competition and was a real slap in the face to those fans who paid good money for their tickets. Similarly, having international players missing for much of this season's NPC can't have done a great deal for attendence figues.</p><p></p><p>I'm terrified of central contracting being introduced in England, because without domestic rugby, I don't believe the international scene can function.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SaintsFan_Webby, post: 155382"] Obviously, I'm not a New Zealander, so can't offer concise analysis. However, I'd like to offer my thoughts nonetheless. I believe much of the problem lies in central contracts. I'm not a fan of them in any sport, as I believe they are to the detriment of the club game. I can really imagine domestic sides struggling to attract big crowds if the star names are missing for much of the season. Due to who I support, I am perfectly aware that the enjoyment of watching club rugby is not simply down to sitting in awe, watching international players strut their stuff. However, what is there to really grab the attention of the casual rugby supporter if the famous faces are not readily available at the lowest level? I wasn't impressed by the removal of most of the All Blacks from the Super 14 competition, as I think it completely devalued the competition and was a real slap in the face to those fans who paid good money for their tickets. Similarly, having international players missing for much of this season's NPC can't have done a great deal for attendence figues. I'm terrified of central contracting being introduced in England, because without domestic rugby, I don't believe the international scene can function. [/QUOTE]
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