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1st March 2019
02:46pm GMT

‘This is 1995 and the creation of SANZAR all over again,’ said Leo. ‘This is exactly what happened when they created Super Rugby and all of the subsequent years of expansion. Their watchword was – let’s take their players but whatever happens, keep the islands out.’ ‘This will be Pacific Rugby Disaster 2.0.'The formulation of the League of Nations also drew criticism from reigning Rugby World Player of the Year Johnny Sexton and New Zealand captain Kieran Read.
“To suggest that players can play five incredibly high-level test matches in consecutive weeks in November is out of touch,” said Sexton. “Fans don’t want to see fatigued players in a money driven weakened competition,” said Read.
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