Sean Fitzpatrick, writing for The New Zealand Herald, believes that the answer to New Zealand's player drain lies in private investment in their regions.
"One of the key issues for New Zealand rugby that worries me and a lot of people, is the player drain.
"There have been articles, debates and conversations wrestling with the difficulties presented by players wanting to leave domestic rugby to try their luck in Europe.
"The general perception - which I share - is that this is leading to a long-term negative impact on the depth and talent levels of players coming through to international level.
"There seem to be two views. The first is that we embrace market-force reality. The thinking is that players will go anyway, so it is better to legislate for the fact by allowing international selection for overseas players, and by recognising the value of their journey."
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