Quote: ThePrinter "You can't have a WCC challenge that goes on for 5/6 weeks.
Clubs would have to make up several fixtures when they returned to SL action and it would leave the other teams sat around twiddling their thumbs. You can't reduce the number of SL fixtures to combat this as the clubs not involved with that are just going to suffer from less income from hosting 2/3 less home games a year and that's not exactly going to help those near the bottom who are already financially struggling.'"
The remaining SL clubs could play in another tournament involving a group stage of four games (two home/two away) which count on your season ticket. The knockout stages of the 'Super League Cup' could either be completed entirely without the participation of the WCC teams or they could join in at that stage (having earned the right by finishing in the top four). Another cup to win. Obviously you would need to reduce the number of regular season SL games to accomodate.
Quote: ThePrinter "Also it would require the Aussies to get on board. Now they might be up for a one off game plus a friendly the week before, but I can't see them going for anything longer or at a different time of the year (they see it as good preparation for the new season) and if the Aussies don't agree to it then I can't see it getting the go ahead.'"
I suppose the Aussies could do something similar with a new tournament of their own. But yeah, you're right, that would require a level of co-ordiantion and co-operation which seems unlikely.
The Exiles game does need dropping, and from next year under the new system the top 12 are entering the CC from R5
