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Thoughts on a promotion/relegation split league?
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<blockquote data-quote="ReddFelon" data-source="post: 840193" data-attributes="member: 74830"><p>I'd rather the development of an East vs West conference like you see in the NFL, NBA, NHL, etc. </p><p></p><p>Super Rugby West:</p><p>Lions</p><p>Cheetahs</p><p>Bulls</p><p>Kings</p><p>Stormers</p><p>Sharks</p><p>Force</p><p>Jaguares</p><p>Rebels</p><p></p><p>Super Rugby East:</p><p>Blues</p><p>Chiefs</p><p>Crusaders</p><p>Hurricanes</p><p>Highlanders</p><p>Reds</p><p>Brumbies</p><p>Waratahs</p><p>Sunwolves</p><p></p><p>Inter-conference matches allow for derbies to be scheduled, but splitting the teams via East and West means more appropriate fixtures for timezones, improving the TV audience in all major markets. In addition, the East/West split cuts down on travel time for the majority of the season. Winner of each conference is guaranteed a place in the finals, three wildcards per conference. This way greater fan interest carries over into the finals, more participation from all countries, easier system to follow in terms of rankings. </p><p></p><p>Opinion on Promotion and Relegation; I think it's a terrible system that only continues to exist today because of the population density in major European countries. Just about ever P&R sports league has a tendency for 4-6 teams to always be at the top of the pile e.g. Chelsea, Liverpool, Man U in the EPL. Wigan, Leeds, St Helens in Super League. Toulon, Racing, etc. in Top 14. I can also guarantee that Australian fans will switch off if their teams are relegated or more likely they will push for an abandonment of Super Rugby in favour of the NRC becoming a domestic competition much like the rival NRL.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ReddFelon, post: 840193, member: 74830"] I'd rather the development of an East vs West conference like you see in the NFL, NBA, NHL, etc. Super Rugby West: Lions Cheetahs Bulls Kings Stormers Sharks Force Jaguares Rebels Super Rugby East: Blues Chiefs Crusaders Hurricanes Highlanders Reds Brumbies Waratahs Sunwolves Inter-conference matches allow for derbies to be scheduled, but splitting the teams via East and West means more appropriate fixtures for timezones, improving the TV audience in all major markets. In addition, the East/West split cuts down on travel time for the majority of the season. Winner of each conference is guaranteed a place in the finals, three wildcards per conference. This way greater fan interest carries over into the finals, more participation from all countries, easier system to follow in terms of rankings. Opinion on Promotion and Relegation; I think it's a terrible system that only continues to exist today because of the population density in major European countries. Just about ever P&R sports league has a tendency for 4-6 teams to always be at the top of the pile e.g. Chelsea, Liverpool, Man U in the EPL. Wigan, Leeds, St Helens in Super League. Toulon, Racing, etc. in Top 14. I can also guarantee that Australian fans will switch off if their teams are relegated or more likely they will push for an abandonment of Super Rugby in favour of the NRC becoming a domestic competition much like the rival NRL. [/QUOTE]
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