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Big bad John, who we hate on general principal, has been on about a possible kiwi involvement in the ARC. Okay on paper that's the stupidist idea yet out of the ARU bunker, Queenland proud holders of the Ranfurly sheild But having taken a few days to digest the idea it actually has some merit if we think outside the box.
Rather than focusing on the ANZC sides, most of whom would demolish the ARC lot, how about looking toward the Heartland Competition sides. We're talking some pretty good outfits in the former second division comp. I would propose the Heartland comp takes place earlier in the year with the top two or three sides advancing to the ARC later in the year. There would certainly be some interest in the likes of King Country, Marlborough, or Thames Valley for a feature rich competition. Should be an easy sell to Sky and sponsors, and as a package it should generate overseas revenue in the far flung rugger colonies. Within a couple of years this should be a revenue maker for the teams, the ARU, and the NZRU.
Worth a thought I reckon, though I may have to take to me bed for three days to get over agreeing with any idea O'Neill put on the table. So what do the rest of you lot reckon?