Super Rugby: Blues and Chiefs reveal squads for landmark women's match at Eden Park
Shepherd, who has worked with the Counties Manukau Heat in the Farah Palmer Cup, said the players will not be paid for their involvement in the fixture because it’s classified as an exhibition match, but he hopes that can change if a Super Rugby competition gets going in 2022. “It’s natural progression for the women to shift into Super Rugby after years of Farah Palmer Cup and there’s a real appetite from the players for it to happen next year,” Shepherd said. The Auckland clash could be the biggest women’s game in the country this year after the World Cup, due to be held in Ne...
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