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Only way I can see that working is if the derbies are played first as a separate comp - I just can't see the kiwis sitting still for it determining the make-up of the S15 finals, given what finals are worth to the hosts. The last few years the Chiefs and Brumbies have gone to the wire in round play. Can you imagine the prospect of their respective runs home then being the Tahs, Force, Reds and some 15th start-up, versus the Crusaders, Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders. Then on last years form the Stormers make a run at it with the Bulls, Cheetahs and Lions...? Call that an even playing field!?!