Private ownership of Hurricanes and Crusaders

[Rince]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/s...in-the-capital

The Hurricanes and Crusaders Super Rugby teams will be managed by investor-appointed boards from next year as the New Zealand Rugby Union takes its first steps toward private ownership of the franchises.

and (more worrying)

Agreement in principle has also been reached to allow a consortium to take over the Crusaders which, with seven championship titles, is the most successful team.

The new owners will have the power to select players, market their teams and promote matches, retaining ticketing and sponsorship revenues.

The NZRU will retain ownership of the team ‘‘brands’’ and pay players and coaches from broadcasting revenues.

(emphasis mine)

[Ab]

Anything that minimises the involvement of the old boys in blazers can only be a positive thing.

[blur^]

in other words its all about winning and making money
so in theory they will select the form/best player for the job?

how is that bad? or are you worried about teams buying up all the best players
then i assume there will be salary caps?

[Rince]

I was just wondering what someone like Gareth Morgan knows about selecting a rugby team....


(I mean - he might be a genius - I don't know)

[Spink]

advisors exist

[CCS]

He's got Nate Silver on speed dial.