Super Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan
Super Rugby is set to establish a partnership with Japan, focusing on a Champions Cup-style competition. The South African teams are unlikely to return to Super Rugby after their investment in European competitions. Japan's strong commercial backing and high-performance systems are expected to enhance the league's appeal.
- ▪Super Rugby Pacific will prioritize consolidation but will expand to include Japanese teams.
- ▪The South African teams are not expected to return to Super Rugby after joining European competitions.
- ▪Japanese clubs have invested in high-performance coaching and selected Test players strategically.
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