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I think X is onto something re playing some of the lower teams BUT the reason behind it is of RAs making! If we were to be playing the lower teams we would basically be using it as a development exercise. As much as we need the equivalent of the NPC here we need to go back to having a Wallabies A team which I believe we used to have. Everything that seems to be wrong with Australian rugby seems to come back to development and levels that seem to be missing.
May the FORCE be with you!
Yes, an Australia A side that was playing the likes of USA, Uruguay, Canada & Chile in this window and Georgia, Portugal, Spain, Romania in the November window would be an excellent idea, giving more rugby to the next level of players.
For the Americas tour we could lobby World Rugby that it's a development tournament and get them to contribute; and the European trip would be an adjunct to the main squad, so not as costly as a stand-alone tour.
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
100% continue to support the need for an Australia A program.
Either as suggested against 8-15th Ranked Nations (even the occasional lower) or travelling concurrently with the Wallabies and playing against Provincial (eg Pampas XV) or Rep (Māori ABs) on the Friday allowing Wallaby Squad not playing on the Saturday to keep match fit.
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I wonder if a full season of Australia A and other Australian first class teams playing touring sides would be a better situation than Super Rugby? Let the top players earn a living overseas, pump that wage money instead into development and structures. Use the locally-based players in a season of representative rugby against tourists. Play the games around the country as mini-events. Bring the overseas guys back for tests or even the odd A game if the regulations allow
Japan and the Pacific Islands for Aussie Super 9's!
Let's have one of these in WA! Click this link: Saitama Super Arena - New Perth Stadium?