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Beauden Barrett offers solution to 'fill' South African-shaped hole after Super Rugby became 'tiresome'


Published on 2025-02-05 06:05:29 - MSN
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  • All Blacks star Beauden Barrett believes that Super Rugby Pacific needs a replacement for South Africa in order to safeguard the competition. The current format sees nine franchises from New Zealand and Australia compete alongside two from the Pacific Islands,

Beauden Barrett, a prominent All Blacks fly-half, has suggested that New Zealand Rugby should consider a new competition format to replace the now-defunct Super Rugby, which he finds has become "tiresome." In an interview with New Zealand media, Barrett expressed his views on the need for a fresh approach to keep the sport engaging for both players and fans. He highlighted the absence of South African teams, which added a unique challenge and flavor to the competition, noting that their departure has left a noticeable gap. Barrett proposed exploring options like a trans-Tasman competition or even integrating teams from other rugby nations to revitalize the rugby scene in the southern hemisphere. His comments come at a time when rugby unions are grappling with how to restructure and innovate post the global health crisis and the evolving landscape of international rugby.

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