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... Connolly in favour of world series for the two top-ranked teams - Sport NEWS register www.theage.com.au Home » Sport » Article Connolly in favour of world series for the two top-ranked teams Email Print Normal font Large font March 31, 2006 WALLABIES coach John Connolly has backed the call for the introduction of a world series of rugby in which, every second year, the world's two top-ranked teams would play off for the title of the world's best.

It was revealed yesterday that Australian officials would push at International Rugby Board level for Test matches, including pre-season and end-of-season internationals, to be allocated points on a win-loss basis.

The two teams that finish with the highest number of points would meet in a final.

A prime aim of the concept is to improve the quality of the Test matches outside the Six Nations and Tri Nations tournaments, which, because of player withdrawals, have often been considered little more than friendlies.

"The concept is good, and definitely deserves consideration," Connolly said yesterday.

He believes the only snag would be when to play the final so it did not disadvantage any country.

"If you play the final at...

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