All Blacks and Hurricanes star Ardie Savea has added his name to the list of those against World Rugby’s proposed “League of Nations” concept, standing up for the Pacific islands that would be shut out of the global game.
With last week’s proposal revealed to have a 12‑team tournament with the All Blacks alongside the likes of the USA and the European nations, criticism has been quick to fly in World Rugby’s direction, with the Pacific Island nations not featuring in any plans.
Savea says it would shut out his Pacific brothers.
TVNZ reports All Blacks captain Kieran Read is also against the idea.
The Hurricanes will meet the Highlanders at 6.35pm Friday while the Rebels will take on the Brumbies at 8.45pm.
On Saturday, the Crusaders will face the Chiefs at 4.15pm while the Blues will meet the Sunwolves at 6.35pm.
[Source: TVNZ]
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