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Rugby Rescue - Facebook Live event

Join the scrum as rugby greats debate how to bring the excitement back to the game.

Scott Higginbotham of the Queensland Reds on the attack during a Super Rugby match in 2019. Picture: AAP
Scott Higginbotham of the Queensland Reds on the attack during a Super Rugby match in 2019. Picture: AAP

Rugby Australia is at a crossroads. Fans across the nation are questioning what the future will hold and are keen to discover how to bring the excitement back.

What rules need to change? Is Super Rugby over? What new competitions will re-ignite our passion for the game?

On June 10, The Australian hosted a no-holds barred conversation via Facebook Live with the game’s leading thinkers. Watch below as chief rugby writer Wayne Smith discusses your questions with two-time World Cup champion Tim Horan, Wallabies flyhalf Matt Toomua and Melbourne Rebels coach David Wessels. Hosted by managing editor John Lehmann.

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