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Otago rugby is broke

flippikat

First Grade
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/6489057/Otago-crisis-Return-to-amateurism-Laidlaw

So, it looks like the current modal of 4 tiers in New Zealand (Club-->Provincial Unions--> Super Rugby--> All Blacks) is failing at the lower levels.. I find it hard to believe that there won't be an Otago team in the National Championship this year, but it could happen.

Shame, they have a brand new indoor stadium - which are great for New Zealand's night time weather - but apart from the Highlanders there's no fulltime tenant. :(
 

Te Kaha

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Had to happen.. the NZRU has wanted the ITM cup to be Amateur for the last 10 odd years... now they have the ammunition to force it thru...

Otago will field a team... this will be worked out within a couple of weeks.
 
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