As Sanzaar continues to delay a decision on the future of Super Rugby, England rugby coach, Eddie Jones has delivered a typically blunt assessment of Australian rugby, suggesting two teams should be cut.
Jones believes the answer is to remove the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels in order to strengthen the Waratahs, Reds and Brumbies.
While fewer teams mean fewer players exposed to top flight rugby, those that remain would be forced to scrap it out for starting roles.
With all parties unable to agree on Super Rugby's long‑term future, Sanzaar have put off a decision on the structure beyond next year until March. Despite much resistance, the 18‑team status is likely to be retained.
Jones says the reason Australia wanted to have more than the three Super Rugby teams was to create extra depth so the immediate question that needs to be answered is have those two extra teams strengthened the Wallabies?
Source: Stuff.co
