(Reuters) - World Rugby has said its proposed global league would include promotion and relegation to allow minor nations the possibility of access but conceded that part of the tabled format was opposed by a number of unions.
The global governing body came under fire last week after New Zealand media reports said the league would feature the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship sides along with the United States and Japan but offering no promotion or relegation for 12 years.
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