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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 156798"><p>Good topic. I'm not sure what to make of the idea though. </p><p></p><p>The idea of replacing the Super 14 with a two tiered competition involving more sides has it's merits and it's hard to argue that it would bring up the standard of play in the weaker nations. Japan and the Pacific Islands would unquestionably improve. The idea of revenue sharing and a salary cap is one I'd be in favour of; it's very like the NFL model which works pretty well.</p><p></p><p>I do foresee problems though. Citing the European Challenge Cup (or whatever it's called), there is very little interest in the lesser competition. In fact, it has remained sponsorless for the last 4 or 5 years. Teams don't take it seriously until they rech the last 8 and see an opportunity for access to the Heineken Cup. I could foresee such a problem existing in the Southern Super Cup series. Likewise, a salary cap, while desireable, would be tough to implement. The standard of living, and wages in general, vary greatly across all the nations involved. It could prove hard to enforce and deciding on a cross-border spending limit would be difficult.</p><p></p><p>In other topics, you've forwarded the idea of including a Japan based team in an expanded Super XIV to offset the financial implications of a team based in the Pacific Islands gaining inclusion to the competition. I think that's the way forward. A Pacific Islands composite side made up of players who aren't signed to European clubs or New Zealand based teams would immediately become a force. It would take longer for the Japanese franchise to reach the required standard and, if they used players qualified for the Brave Blossoms exclusively, they'd be the whipping boys of the league. The solution to that is quite simple.</p><p></p><p>Japan's Top League could be used as a feeder league to their Super XVI franchise, similarly to how the Air New Zealand Cup teams feed into their Supr XIV sides. Initially Japan wouldn't have good enough players to compete so their franchise should be allowed import foreign players. Say the Sanzar countries relax their banning of players not plying their trade at home. Instead they allow any qualified player in Super Rugby play for the national team ie if Richie McCaw signed for the Sharks he'd still be eligible for All Black selection. In such a scenario, the Japanese team could import star players from Sanzar to make up the bulk of their team while having a rule that, say, 8 of their 22 man matchday squad must be eligible for Japan selection. The number of foreign players reduces as Japan gets stronger.</p><p></p><p>In that scenario, Super Rugby expands into new and potentially lucrative markets thus breaking the present monotony. Perhaps a financial incentive should be introduced to prevent teams from tanking games ie the higher you finish, the more money you make. As things stand, Super Rugby doesn't need an overhaul rather some tweaking is required.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 156798"] Good topic. I'm not sure what to make of the idea though. The idea of replacing the Super 14 with a two tiered competition involving more sides has it's merits and it's hard to argue that it would bring up the standard of play in the weaker nations. Japan and the Pacific Islands would unquestionably improve. The idea of revenue sharing and a salary cap is one I'd be in favour of; it's very like the NFL model which works pretty well. I do foresee problems though. Citing the European Challenge Cup (or whatever it's called), there is very little interest in the lesser competition. In fact, it has remained sponsorless for the last 4 or 5 years. Teams don't take it seriously until they rech the last 8 and see an opportunity for access to the Heineken Cup. I could foresee such a problem existing in the Southern Super Cup series. Likewise, a salary cap, while desireable, would be tough to implement. The standard of living, and wages in general, vary greatly across all the nations involved. It could prove hard to enforce and deciding on a cross-border spending limit would be difficult. In other topics, you've forwarded the idea of including a Japan based team in an expanded Super XIV to offset the financial implications of a team based in the Pacific Islands gaining inclusion to the competition. I think that's the way forward. A Pacific Islands composite side made up of players who aren't signed to European clubs or New Zealand based teams would immediately become a force. It would take longer for the Japanese franchise to reach the required standard and, if they used players qualified for the Brave Blossoms exclusively, they'd be the whipping boys of the league. The solution to that is quite simple. Japan's Top League could be used as a feeder league to their Super XVI franchise, similarly to how the Air New Zealand Cup teams feed into their Supr XIV sides. Initially Japan wouldn't have good enough players to compete so their franchise should be allowed import foreign players. Say the Sanzar countries relax their banning of players not plying their trade at home. Instead they allow any qualified player in Super Rugby play for the national team ie if Richie McCaw signed for the Sharks he'd still be eligible for All Black selection. In such a scenario, the Japanese team could import star players from Sanzar to make up the bulk of their team while having a rule that, say, 8 of their 22 man matchday squad must be eligible for Japan selection. The number of foreign players reduces as Japan gets stronger. In that scenario, Super Rugby expands into new and potentially lucrative markets thus breaking the present monotony. Perhaps a financial incentive should be introduced to prevent teams from tanking games ie the higher you finish, the more money you make. As things stand, Super Rugby doesn't need an overhaul rather some tweaking is required. [/QUOTE]
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