“The crisis creates the opportunity,” says Don Mackinnon of what he’s viewing as one of the most important junctures the New Zealand professional game has faced. “The most obvious issue is how much cross-border Super Rugby is going to be possible in 2021 and beyond. Phil Walter/Getty Images The Crusaders claimed a third straight Super Rugby title in 2019 when they defeated the Jaguares in the final. There is a chance to create really effective alignment between provincial unions and Super Rugby clubs and also between the clubs and NZ Rugby. New Zealand rugby may well be banking on it.

Source: Stuff April 29, 2020 03:45 UTC