Forget the Rugby Tests Bring on a State of nations series?

Question

Came up with a thought now that Ireland & England have named their teams to come out and play the All Blacks. I personally think they are a waste of time.

Why not have a State of Nations series with New zealand based players playing against those kiwis who play rugby else where, including Tony Brown over in South Africa.

I am sure this type of series after the Super 14 would be a smashing hit !!! in more ways than one.

A trophy carrying our greatest Kiwi could be up for grabs. I reckon Lancaster Park & the cake tim would be chocker full with fans. A three match series would be great for the fans.

The jersey colours could be Maroon & Gold for one team and Green & Black (?) being the colours of meads & Lochores provinces.

The coach for the overseas team could be ian Foster as well as he has plenty of time to plan as he is not normally involved in Super 14 semi's.

Any thoughts.

Answer 1

What a rat S**t idea i hate it intensely, Im not sure Tony Brown could beat a team of 15 players from NZ considering he is about he only kiwi in SA. You should get a job on the ARU panel with them crazy rat S**t ideas would fit right in. "State of nation" doesnt even make any sense for starters lay off the crack.

Answer 2

c**p idea and go easy on Fozzy, great coach!

Answer 3

why not have something similar to state of origin? eg north island v south land? could be a great battlle.

Answer 4

neil w you are a tool. worst idea ever. why on earth would you get an expat team? theres a reason most of the players have left and that is because they are ****

Answer 5

Rather than a state of "nations" why not go with the province of origin?  It has been suggested in the past and brings up some interesting mixes, basically the players play for the province where they were born.  It could be kind of entertaining but do you really think that the tests are going to be a waste of time?  I'll be in Wellington to watch the Irish one (mainly cos I have season tickets)!