Super 24 rugby becomes Super 15 in 2010...
There is no guarantee there will be another Australian side when the Super 14 expands to fifteen teams from 2010. It could come from anywhere?
SANZAR's plans for an expanded competition have been unveiled, with the three countries splitting into conferences where those teams will play each other home and away.
The 15th team will play in the Australian conference but NZRU CEO Steve Tew says the Pacific Islands has express an interest and it is possible for other areas of New Zealand to at least consider the criteria. Tew says Australia's talent pool is an issue.
"The Australians are obviously very keen, as they have a strong desire to grow their game, but I think there's a question mark over their talent depth, which is why they are looking for a change in the eligibility criteria, which we've said no to at this stage"
The competition will start in late February and run through to August, with a three week break in June for the international season.
Teams will also play four franchises in each of the other two conferences, making a 16-game schedule.
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