….the next Lions series should be a home fixture against the Boks. It could also be a series against the SH….or a Rugby Championship vs 6 Nations clash. Any of these match ups would generate some new excitement into a sport that seems in limbo most of the time between WCs.
The scarlet jerseys running onto the park at Twickenham would add some cool pageantry to a sport that seems repetitive and overwhelmed by rules. One of the joys of watching the UEFA tournament is being able to celebrate goals without a court case….instant gratification.
Cricket has been revolutionized by the 50 and 20 over formats. Watch an old rugby match and one feels the game has lost much of its spontaneity, which in part is why a Sacha is breath of fresh air. But a 6 nations and Rugby Championship in which half of the teams have no chance of winning so often is only interesting from a player performance perspective.
Rugby needs something new.