As Super Rugby inches towards another radical makeover, New Zealand's senior players are leading a push to eliminate the popular double round of “derby” games.

Despite the fine record by New Zealand teams in the competition - they have won 12 of the 18 championships so far, so the theory is that playing each other twice in effective All Black trials makes their road to finals football even harder.

Hurricanes utility back Cory Jane said he is not a fan of the format that sees the New Zealand teams all meet each other twice through the regular season.

The Super Rugby season kicks off this Sunday with the Cheetahs taking on the Lions while the Sharks play the Bulls.

The Crusaders will meet the Chiefs in their opening clash next Friday.


Story by: Aliki Bia
Source: stuff.co