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<blockquote data-quote="Nubiwan" data-source="post: 806983" data-attributes="member: 43441"><p>Don't really have a great answer other than I find the SA coverage (at commentator level) somewhat bland at times. That and the fact most of the matches are played in front of empty stadiums. I will watch any New Zealand team taking on an SA side in SA, but rarely take in the SA derby games. Dunno why. </p><p></p><p>To be perfectly honest, I have found myself more attracted or drawn to the Australasia crossover and derby games over the years, simply because the fixtures are more attractive, and there are larger crowds watching them. More interest. Even when the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers are playing in SA, you often see large empty stadiums. Any New Zealand derby fixture is worth the watch because the outcomes are often up in the air. Even the Blues gave the Canes a run on their last match. </p><p></p><p>The reds have been crap, I agree, but they have been somewhat decent in recent years and well, who doesn't like to see Quade Cooper f4ck up. HE alone is worth the price of admission. Same goes for the Warratahs last season, and the Brumbies have traditionally been a decent Super Rugby side.</p><p></p><p>As it is right now, I am lucky to get the games on demand delay, so I am happy to pick the fixtures and teams I think will give me the best value for time I spend watching. This past weekend, I reluctantly watched the Canes and Blues, because the Blues have been crap, but it was a decent match (great first half) in the end. The Chiefs and Crusaders was a no brainer. I also considered the Brumbies and Reds, as an OZ derby game, but the latter have been so **** poor, I opted out. The result seems to have justified that, but you never can tell. </p><p></p><p>A comment to those English people on here going on about traditions, and history, and how poor Super League is perceived. My reaction to all that is that unless you have watched Super Rugby for a few seasons, then you have no basis to comment. At the very best level, clearly a much more entertaining brand than anything coming out of club rugby in the north. By a country mile. That, from and Englishman who just enjoys a good game of rugby.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nubiwan, post: 806983, member: 43441"] Don't really have a great answer other than I find the SA coverage (at commentator level) somewhat bland at times. That and the fact most of the matches are played in front of empty stadiums. I will watch any New Zealand team taking on an SA side in SA, but rarely take in the SA derby games. Dunno why. To be perfectly honest, I have found myself more attracted or drawn to the Australasia crossover and derby games over the years, simply because the fixtures are more attractive, and there are larger crowds watching them. More interest. Even when the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers are playing in SA, you often see large empty stadiums. Any New Zealand derby fixture is worth the watch because the outcomes are often up in the air. Even the Blues gave the Canes a run on their last match. The reds have been crap, I agree, but they have been somewhat decent in recent years and well, who doesn't like to see Quade Cooper f4ck up. HE alone is worth the price of admission. Same goes for the Warratahs last season, and the Brumbies have traditionally been a decent Super Rugby side. As it is right now, I am lucky to get the games on demand delay, so I am happy to pick the fixtures and teams I think will give me the best value for time I spend watching. This past weekend, I reluctantly watched the Canes and Blues, because the Blues have been crap, but it was a decent match (great first half) in the end. The Chiefs and Crusaders was a no brainer. I also considered the Brumbies and Reds, as an OZ derby game, but the latter have been so **** poor, I opted out. The result seems to have justified that, but you never can tell. A comment to those English people on here going on about traditions, and history, and how poor Super League is perceived. My reaction to all that is that unless you have watched Super Rugby for a few seasons, then you have no basis to comment. At the very best level, clearly a much more entertaining brand than anything coming out of club rugby in the north. By a country mile. That, from and Englishman who just enjoys a good game of rugby. [/QUOTE]
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