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February 14, 2014
Chris Dutton, Georgina Robinson
Waratahs, Reds and Rebels pack down as new east coast powerhouse.
The Waratahs, Reds and Rebels are considering merging their operations to form an eastern seaboard powerhouse under a radical proposal to be put before the ARU board at the end of the month.
In what could be the biggest reform to the structure of rugby in Australia since the game turned professional, the three east coast clubs would retain their independence but report to a head of Super Rugby, who would be answerable to ARU boss Bill Pulver. Each franchise would hand over limited control to the ARU but keep its board and retain ownership of its assets.
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