Jack Mesley

So, yeah, we're thrilled with the take-up.

I was on a plane over yesterday afternoon full of Brumbies and Waratahs fans.

As you mentioned in your opener there, we've got

I think 13,500 people flying in for it, and they're going to spend circa $6 million in the local economy here, which is just great.

So we're going to have full stadiums, and not just in the stadium, but around town at the live site.

It's going to be a wonderful environment.

No, I don't necessarily agree with it.

But what I would say is we know financially it's been a tough period for the clubs.

The good news is Super Rugby is growing again.

We've got a couple of years of growth consecutive now and we're going to post another great season this year.

We know the financial sort of measures do lag those lead indicators.

And we're doing all we can to support the clubs to make sure they are as stable as possible.

So, yeah, it's great to have investors like Malcolm in the game.

What he's doing with the Hurricanes is excellent.

And I think you've seen a big improvement from the Hurricanes this year in terms of what they're offering their fans.

They've obviously got a great team.

They've always had a great team, but what they're doing off the park has seen a great improvement.

And together, you know, we can make things better for our investors in the game.

And, you know, I think SuperRound's a great example of that where we can offer more value.

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