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Published 15:19 14 Oct 2016 BST
Updated 23:46 14 Oct 2016 BST
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This idea may be scuttled not long after it is floated. Many of the top European sides would not be keen on taking a break from January to mid May between the quarter and semi-finals as all sense of momentum would be lost.
The domestic seasons in England and France, and the Guinness PRO12, would then start in October, break for two months, and from February to the end of May. It would run concurrently with the Six Nations championship, which is something PRO12 chiefs are pushing against.
The EPCR proposal that does make sense is limiting November internationals to three Tests per nation. Once again, however, these would fall on the same weekend as league fixtures.
Nice try.
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