Fiona Goodall/Getty-Images NZ Rugby chairman Brent Impey, left, has concerns about diluting the five Kiwi franchises but is keeping an open mind on the future of Super Rugby. “One of the issues you get into if you just extend out New Zealand teams is the question of high performance. “Even though Super Rugby has been criticised there have been 24 Super Rugby titles, and we’ve won 17 of them. However, one thing seems clear: a repeat of the five-team Super Rugby Aotearoa format in 2021 is highly unlikely. Phil Walter/Getty-Images New Zealand Rugby remains open to working with Rugby Australia on a possible trans-Tasman competition.

Source: Stuff July 02, 2020 17:00 UTC