All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens believes cutting the Western Force from Super Rugby would be a big mistake.
Mehrtens says it would be a massive backward step if we lose the Western Force.
The Crusaders legend maintains SANZAAR should bite the bullet and have a trans‑Tasman regional competition with all five Australian franchises plus the five New Zealand franchises and then introduce the best of the South African and Argentine sides for the playoffs.
The Daily Telegraph reported this week that Western Force will be the Australian franchise to be cut from the competition as part of a proposed SANZAAR move to reduce the number of teams from 18 to 15.
The Highlanders meet the Rebels at 6.35pm Friday, the Blues face Western Force at 4.15pm Saturday, the Chiefs clash with the Bulls at 6.35pm Saturday and the Waratahs will face the Crusaders at 6.05pm Sunday.
Source: Stuff.co.nz
