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Watching the "derbies' in 2013 has been refreshing. The matches have been of a much higher standard and have been much more entertaining. Aussies derbies in the last few years have been low quality bore-a-thons involving mass kicking, one dimensional phase play and knock-on-a-thons.
The teams are clearly much fitter and more skillfull and have been coached towards a more entertaining and expansive game.
The teams have better depth. The Reds/tahs/Brumbies have quality outfits and the Rebels and Force have very respectable lineups as well.