GB72 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:07 pm
Sadly that seems the way with the ruling bodies in the bigger rugby nations, we are all for trying something different and for growing the game as long as it does not impact on our bottom line.
As witness by the fact that the existence of the 6N in the northern hemisphere and Rugby Championship in the southern hemisphere will never been allowed to disintegrate. The stakeholders in both these tournaments have absolutely zero imperative to change the status quo.
Agreed, there are some real green shoots of rugby growing in Europe and so how do we respond to that, put SA teams in the european competitions. Same with the 6 Nations, no entry strategy for other european teams but would consider inviting SA.
People have mentioned on here that the match in the Autumn against Japan may not sell out Twickenham so why not have that played somewhere else.
Sadly London is where all the corporate hospitality money is and hte people who will pay through the nose to be at the right place (not to watch the match) so nothing will change.
LE18 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:48 pm
If you own a house and live in it, would you go out and rent something and leave your house empty, No course you wouldn't?
If you are talking about moving the odd match away then it is more like paying to stay in a hotel for a few days to see people you never get to see as they live that bit too far away. If you are talking permanent, it is more like selling your house to pay off all your debts, be set for the foreseeable future whilst renting a property so as you get to see more of your friends and family and also having enough in the bank to make sure the kids grow up wanting for nothing whilst having a slightly less well paying job that stops you having to dig into the savings all the time.
I know this is a debate but some people spout utter rubbish on here and make up facts and figures and blame everything on the North / South divide. Some people just argue and disagree for the sake of it
LE18 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:48 pm
If you own a house and live in it, would you go out and rent something and leave your house empty, No course you wouldn't?
Isn’t that what most people call a holiday? Have new experiences. Grow your mind etc (I actually don’t get put much though )
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