SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will launch a new domestic rugby competition aimed at bridging the gap between the club and provincial game later this year, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) announced on Monday.
Initially featuring nine teams, the competition will bid to emulate New Zealand's National Provincial Championship and South Africa's Currie Cup, which have proved highly successful in breeding talent for Super Rugby and the test arena.
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