(CNN)There could be a major spanner in the works of World Rugby’s plans for a major shake-up to the game’s international setup — the players.
According to reports, a new 12-team competition beginning in 2020 has been proposed which would include New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, France, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, USA and Japan.
Teams would play each other once a year with Japan and USA added alongside the southern hemisphere teams to the Rugby Championship. Semifinals and a final would be held in the northern hemisphere in November or December.
