Unfortunately, the bus broke down half way, in Sao Paulo state, and couldn't be fixed in time for a match to go on.
Who needs a scrum machine when you have a bus to push?
So, no rugby, and if the game is declared a Walkover then Niteroi may be fined R$5000 (US$3000), AND be barred from next year's league! Lucky white heather, anyone?
On a more serious note, with the inclusion of a team (Farrapos Rugby) from the southernmost state in next year's expanded Super
Unless the decision is taken to split the national Super 9, Campeonato Brasileiro, whatever, into two or three regional mini-leagues, with the top four teams overall advancing to national semifinals.
This structure ought to be easy enough to implement on top of the existing state championships, same as the current Super 8, while still giving the top teams a higher level of competition.
Plus it reduces travel expenses.
Plus it is easily expandable, if the Centre-West and North-East/Bahia regions want to get involved at some future date. (Thus making a more truly National competition.)
My next post will give more details of this proposed regional SuperLeague.
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