@antipodean at this rate we could pick an Australian team out of the Npc
@steven-harris have you heard anything on that, as it does seem more Aussies this year. Is ARU picking up the bill for the players and Provinces just paying a 'top up' of a min contract or anything?
if you include the likes of lancaster, there maybe a couple more 26 Forceites in the NPC
The force have become pro-active in getting their players assigned in the SR off-season
especially their "development" type players
because they get their SR money, they are probably good value for money for NPC teams
I assume that is the Force sales pitch
Dont think NZ SR teams care where their players go; they are all going to the NPC somewhere
Because they are Force loan players their coaching staff can keep tabs on them, and i'd say they'll have a coaching group who'll pay a visit to those NPC teams during the season (plus having a chat to possible recruits, of course)
All very friendly!!
The rest of their squad is spread between the Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane club comps (and wobs); and will come together for SR Aus when those comps finish.
Just about the best possible optimisation from their POV; I give it a tick.
A lot of kiwis involved in the Force's management group too. Which will help link players in
. Looks like no one has those rights as yet - even RugbyPass TV not currently showing anything in its schedule
