Australian rugby faces further fracture as New Zealand plan prompts fight for survival

The harsh reality is Australia needs New Zealand more than the other way around, but Australia still has something to offerAustralia seems set to adopt an “all for one and one for all” approach to New Zealand’s proposed trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition, demanding all five Australian teams participate. But it remains to be seen for how long a united front can be maintained before self-interest fractures the game in this country yet again.Rugby Australia hoped a trans-Tasman competition would involve the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises and five Australian sides, including the once ex…