New Gunner wrote:A few outlets reporting that a further three Saffer teams to join Pro 14 by the 2020/21 season - most likely Sharks, Lions and Stormers. Sharks slated to join 2019/20, and the recently signed TV deal is designed to factor in the potential expansion.
Would suggest further growth in broadcast revenues ahead, and a tricky format redesign.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... s-14622260
Mixed feelings about this. The extra money would definitely be welcome, but it's a pretty big increase in the number of long distance games. Better this than games in Vancouver or Houston or elsewhere in North America though.
Strange that it's only three of the four remaining SA teams. Designed to give each team a bye week, maybe?