Enjoy the Heineken Cup? Can't even see the Heineken Cup!

It is an argument that probably could only be resolved by playing competitive fixtures, which makes it perfect forum/bar fodder.

The argument you make is valid re the distribution of nationalities, however, the best players from the top three nations are rarely seen in the NH before their twilight years and then they are spread between English, Celtic, French, Italian and Japanese comps.

I think the unique things that the S15 brings is such a variety of climatic conditions, altitudes, regional styles and coping with travel and time zones. I admit I see very little NH Club matches to compare outside of the highlights packages, but I enjoy that there is such variety in our different teams.