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Posted October 22, 2017 02:00 · last edited October 22, 2017 06:47

Wanted to leave this here as well.

Why the All Whites should have played in Auckland

The following excerpt really grated me. The primary purpose of this fixture is to help us qualify for the World Cup! We would make money regardless of whether this match is in Auckland or not.

For New Zealand Football, the purpose of this fixture is to make money and help the All Whites qualify for the World Cup. There's an argument that playing the game in Auckland could have given them a greater chance of success on both fronts.

Auckland has had it's chance to be the focal point for football in this country, and fortunately that time has passed. Just because it is logistically easier to get in and out of the country is not the selling point here.

Also, If he thinks it's not 'home' advantage because only 2-3 AW's actually play in Wellington, I'd question why he would think playing such an important game at a stadium that our national team haven't graced since 1988, would somehow strike some chord or affinity within our squad.

Sorry Auckland (not really) stick to your rugby!

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Unknown editor edited October 22, 2017 06:47

Wanted to leave this here as well.

Why the All Whites should have played in Auckland

The following excerpt really grated me. The primary purpose of this fixture is to help us qualify for the World Cup! We would make money regardless of whether this match is in Auckland or not.

For New Zealand Football, the purpose of this fixture is to make money and help the All Whites qualify for the World Cup. There's an argument that playing the game in Auckland could have given them a greater chance of success on both fronts.

Auckland has had it's chance to be the focal point for football in this country, and fortunately that time has passed. Just because it is logistically easier to get in and out of the country is not the selling point here.

Also, If he thinks it's not 'home' advantage because only 2-3 AW's actually play in Wellington, I'd question why he would think playing such an important game at a stadium that our national team haven't graced since 1988, would somehow strike some chord or affinity with our squad.

Sorry Auckland (not really) stick to your rugby!