You know the Blues played at Eden Park a few weeks back before empty stands.. where was everyone? Mount smart watching the Warriors.
Another NZ team... Another blow to Super rugby in new Zealand and new Zealand rugby as a whole.
But that's not the only threat, France and Japan poaching the best players.
The All blacks are a great brand but all the framework underneath them is getting cut down considerably.
This WC is very telling and if the All blacks brand takes direct hits to their reputation.. it'll look even more bleak.
You still cling to the fiction that Super Rugby has much of an impact on NZ Rugby. That where you entire thread is fundamentally flawed.