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Well, Super 12 rugby can be compared to the National Football League, cept that S12 is international with the Aussies, Kiwis, and I believe some South Pacific Island nations participating. The NFL comparison comes into play, because it's not just nations competing, more like regions or cities competing. Six Nations is Northern Hemisphere Rugby with England, Ireland, Italy, France, Scotland, and one other I can't remember that compete for the Six Nations Championship. Tri Nations is considered the creme de la creme of rugby, with the three world power houses of S. Africa, Australia, and New Zealand competing for the TN Championship. The SN and TN playoff series is basically a tune up for World Cup Rugby. And, Siddhartha, I agree, the All Blacks are finally hitting their stride and are the clear favorites to win the World Cup.
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