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I was against the idea of expanding the NRL with a second club from New Zealand based in Christchurch. However, after being there for the rugby last weekend, I must say that I am mightily impressed by the cities love of league.
In every pub that I attended, both before and after the rugby, there were people (both men and women) watching the NRL. At a club rugby game between Diamond Harbour and Selwood (I think this was the team), the talk from many was about their team, who would make up the eight and how their fantasy teams were going. They were even talking about Beau Ryan and his Robbie Farrah skit from the Footy Show on Thursday night.
I found the same thing on Sunday when I ventured out with more people watching league in pubs.
I discussed the phenomenon with one friend from Christchurch who played for Diamond Harbour and he said that they love the game and it has a good brand. From his point of view (a rugby crazed Kiwi since forever) he would really like to to go the league over an NPC game as the action is more intense and the game flows more. I nearly dropped my beer.
So I must say that whilst I was skeptical, and still have doubts, I am much more open to the idea of expanding into Christchurch.
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