
The present Super series is not a commercial model and it won’t last. However it is functional as a series of “trial” matches for RWC23 for the All Blacks, Wallabies and to a degree Fiji and Samoa. It has been interesting to study each weekend. I’m drawing a comparison between the 6 Nations and Super Rugby Pacifica. The 6 Nations is more seriously adjudicated, physical and intense – typical of Test matches in the Northern Hemisphere. Down under we have a faster, more skilful and dynamic brand of rugby. The winner of RWC France will need both.
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