The issue out here (and partly why I'm still at Halswell) is that Selwyn have almost tried to set up their own federation with different 'clubs' running under the Selwyn banner. While it's probably the best idea for juniors for demographic reasons, once you get up to senior level it gets a bit messy with a senior Selwyn side plus Rolleston, West Melton, Rakaia in the lower leagues. What should probably really happen is make Selwyn a region like Christchurch/Nelson/Mid Canterbury/West Coast are, and separate them like they do with Ellesmere rugby.
The issue out here (and partly why I'm still at Halswell) is that Selwyn have almost tried to set up their own federation with different 'clubs' running under the Selwyn banner. While it's probably the best idea for juniors for demographic reasons, once you get up to senior level it gets a bit messy with a senior Selwyn side plus Rolleston, West Melton, Rakaia in the lower leagues. What should probably really happen is make Selwyn a region like Christchurch/Nelson/Mid Canterbury/West Coast are, and separate them like they do with Ellesmere rugby.