Know nothing why Warriors have already made this early decision. But I'd be really surprised (and disappointed) if the NZ Govt weren't at least considering reopening the TT bubble for vaccinated travellers by the end of this year.
TT travel maybe possible even earlier for vaccinated sports teams, who are travelling under strict restrictions, ie airport, hotel, game, hotel, airport.
I'm sure Nix and the Breakers are having some chat with the NZ Govt, who admittedly at the moment won't be able to give any sort of guarantee around dates for TT travel, sans MIQ happening. But surely they are at least discussing possible options before going back to Aus.
Two crowds of 20,000 plus at the end of last season, will mean the Nix this early on won't be giving up on returning to NZ post Christmas or earlier.
Do the Warriors have a lot more players with young school age kids etc? So not so keen to return player's families to NZ mid season.
Only guys with kids at the Nix, are Ball and Hooper from memory. And Gazza's whanau probably still in the UK I think.
TT travel maybe possible even earlier for vaccinated sports teams, who are travelling under strict restrictions, ie airport, hotel, game, hotel, airport.
I'm sure Nix and the Breakers are having some chat with the NZ Govt, who admittedly at the moment won't be able to give any sort of guarantee around dates for TT travel, sans MIQ happening. But surely they are at least discussing possible options before going back to Aus.
Two crowds of 20,000 plus at the end of last season, will mean the Nix this early on won't be giving up on returning to NZ post Christmas or earlier.
Do the Warriors have a lot more players with young school age kids etc? So not so keen to return player's families to NZ mid season.
Only guys with kids at the Nix, are Ball and Hooper from memory. And Gazza's whanau probably still in the UK I think.