The structure of the Super Rugby tournament is "ridiculous", advantageous to Australian teams and disadvantageous to South African sides according to the Kings' Luke Watson - Sport24's Stephen Nell reports.
"Watson believes South African teams are at a disadvantage with the tough nature of their derbies, while Australian sides have it easier in that regard.
"South Africa have the most physical teams, while Australia's teams could easily pick up points against the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force. I think they should re-look at the structure of Super Rugby. There is maybe too much rugby and it's played at pace with high impact," he said.
"You can see in the attendance figures that too much rugby is being played. It has also lost prestige because you play teams (from your country) more than once and there is no longer that feeling of 'I'm going to get you' (between local sides)."
"Watson, however, praised the immense depth of South Africa's talent pool and believes no side in the world should touch the Springboks if they pick the correct team."
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