Скачать или смотреть ‘What a mess!’ – Fans slam Super Rugby Pacific’s ‘lucky loser’ and new format Pacific Rugby

In a heated backlash, fans have harshly criticized the new Super Rugby Pacific format for 2025, calling it a "mess" with "so much wrong." The new format, which introduces a controversial ‘lucky loser’ rule, has left many supporters frustrated and angry.

The 2025 season will feature 11 teams, with tournament organizers choosing not to replace the recently collapsed Melbourne Rebels. The tournament will now extend to a 16-round regular season, with the addition of Sunday afternoon fixtures. But the major point of contention is the revamped knockout stage format.

SANZAAR’s new six-team finals system allows the top six teams to advance to the knockout rounds, with matchups between 1st and 6th, 2nd and 5th, and 3rd and 4th.
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