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Super 18 in 2010 seems to be SANZAR main focus
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<blockquote data-quote="j1mb0" data-source="post: 196469"><p>I personally don't understand why the US is included from a playing performance perspective, but when you bring sponsorship money into the picture it makes sense. The major thing that SANZAR is trying to get out of the new Super Rugby series is more money so it can try to retain SH players who head north for a bigger paycheck. From this point of view it does make sense to not have a team based in the Pacific Islands, because it doesn't make financial sense, and would be unsustainable.</p><p></p><p>I also don't understand why USA's included because of the time difference and travel. It would have to involve conferences, otherwise South Africa and the US would be at a major disadvantage with 24hr travel time to play a game. At least if China and Japan are involved the time zones are right for Australia and New Zealand to watch in prime time (not sure what the time would be in South Africa for a night game in Japan) which adds merit to their addition to the competition financially.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="j1mb0, post: 196469"] I personally don't understand why the US is included from a playing performance perspective, but when you bring sponsorship money into the picture it makes sense. The major thing that SANZAR is trying to get out of the new Super Rugby series is more money so it can try to retain SH players who head north for a bigger paycheck. From this point of view it does make sense to not have a team based in the Pacific Islands, because it doesn't make financial sense, and would be unsustainable. I also don't understand why USA's included because of the time difference and travel. It would have to involve conferences, otherwise South Africa and the US would be at a major disadvantage with 24hr travel time to play a game. At least if China and Japan are involved the time zones are right for Australia and New Zealand to watch in prime time (not sure what the time would be in South Africa for a night game in Japan) which adds merit to their addition to the competition financially. [/QUOTE]
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