Super Rugby franchises face the axe
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Channel: TRT World · 2017 · News & Politics
Super Rugby is taking a big hit. The annual tournament has been overshadowed by controversy surrounding the axing of several teams for next year's competition.
Declining viewing figures, empty stadiums and unbalanced conferences have forced organisers to rethink the number of teams involved. To put it bluntly, the new format has been a shambles and something has to give. We talked with Mark Keohane for more.
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