Now that there is two New Zealand clubs, is it beyond the realms of the powers that be there might be a NZ playoff between Wellington + Auckland to confirm entry into the cup?
Make it a two legged home and away playoff and I think I'd quite like that idea. I know the Aussies would too, given as from 25/26 two New Zealand sides can now theoretically qualify for the last 32 of their domestic cup competition - Cue the Aussie sokkah outrage at such a prospect.
Only downside would be that the playoff matches would happen so early on in the pre-season scheme of things that it would render the loser a bit out in the cold in terms of meaningful matches in the run into the season proper.
Make it a two legged home and away playoff and I think I'd quite like that idea. I know the Aussies would too, given as from 25/26 two New Zealand sides can now theoretically qualify for the last 32 of their domestic cup competition - Cue the Aussie sokkah outrage at such a prospect.
Only downside would be that the playoff matches would happen so early on in the pre-season scheme of things that it would render the loser a bit out in the cold in terms of meaningful matches in the run into the season proper.