If you have to ask that miguel then what's the point in my replying to it?
OK, I understand that it provides the following:
(a) a high class fixture for Wales, of which they don't get many
(b) a glimpse of the almighty Australians in the north of Wales
Unfortunately, I think Wales would be much better off playing in a Eurocup. And of course, large incentives (quotas) for Welsh players in the ESL.
France, who did not qualify this time, winning against Scotland, Ireland and having a decent game against England will do much more for the image of the game and for the moral of the supporters than going down 50 - 6 infront of a half empty stadium in Paris.
Playing quality opposition obviously raises one's level - we see this with the Brits and Kiwis in the NRL, but all the more so on a weekly basis than one off test matches.
As a tennis player I always get a kick out of playing someone better than myself, but only up until a certain point. If you put me up against a professional I will learn nothing.
