New Zealand 2 will deal a massive blow to NZ rugby

[Perth Red]

The Orcas.
Solves the problem.

 

[Wb1234]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/02/05/all-blacks-star-calls-for-super-rugby-to-embrace-japan-to-survive-urges-nzr-to-expand-eligibility-policy/

Should’ve copyrighted that idea

 

[John bird]

Given the other stadiums available Wellington shouldn’t be a priority for nrl games

If the orcas are adopted they are going to have a mixed up branding

Are they just nz excluding Auckland ?

Or a South Island plus Wellington ?

Neither makes much sense

And the warriors will need to change their name back to Auckland

NZ2 needs to be based on the South Island full stop with Christchurch hosting the overwhelming majority of home games with maybe Dunedin getting 1 game and Nelson getting 1 game.

also bring back the Auckland warriors!!!

 

[Perth Red]

NZ2 needs to be based on the South Island full stop with Christchurch hosting the overwhelming majority of home games with maybe Dunedin getting 1 game and Nelson getting 1 game.

also bring back the Auckland warriors!!!

Warriors sell a lot of merch and have a good following outside of Auckland. Doubt they'll willingly drop the NZ tag for a population limiting rebrand.