About this episode
Jack Mesley discusses the future of Super Rugby, including potential changes and growth opportunities.
Sam Bruce is joined by Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley, who discusses Moana Pasifika's likely exit, competition scheduling, recent growth metrics, cross-border eligibility, future expansion, Super Round, the global season and club World Cup, stadia, his wishes for the competition, and why he believes the tournament can not just survive but thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Sam Bruce
Guest: Jack Mesley
Topics covered
- Super Rugby
- competition scheduling
- future expansion
- global season
- club World Cup
Keywords
- Super Rugby
- Moana Pasifika
- competition scheduling
- expansion
- global season
- club World Cup
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby Pacific
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