Change is coming to Super Rugby and so too, most likely, is conflict. Which parties will end up at war is now the big question after Sanzaar revealed that a summit meeting in London has paved the way for a new Super Rugby format. I the Australian Rugby Union has agreed to reduce its footprint from five to four teams, it will be in direct conflict with the Australian Rugby Players' Association who have campaigned hard to retain the status quo. Related Content Changes to be made to Super Rugby Rugby: Nervous wait for Nehe Milner-Skudder after injury Rugby: Wales topple Ireland in Six NationsThe extra difficulty for the ARU will be determining which venture to cut. Sanzaar's member unions were in London to discuss both the short and longer term future of Super Rugby.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 11, 2017 06:00 UTC