Originally Posted by
Sheikh
I'm not sure that I'd play the reserves matches as curtain raisers; I'd at least investigate playing those matches on an opposite schedule to the Super Rugby matches, so that for instance this week there'd be Force A vs Rebels A played at NIB or some smaller, cheaper ground.
The benefits of the curtain raiser are that the entire squad travels together, although with ~45 players not ~25, you only have to pay one ground rent, and you might get some extra ground revenue in beer, food, etc, but the alternative would be a small cover charge, family friendly days, even better access to the players, and more home games for the supporters.
just a thought