Pro14: Georgia in talks to join competition
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Georgian rugby is in talks to join the Pro14 in a bid to break into the top tier of the international game.
Los Lelos have consistently been one of the top tier-two teams in Europe, without being given regular exposure at the highest level.
But head coach Milton Haig told BBC Sport that discussions have started over a Georgian side joining one of the leading leagues.
"We've had different talks with different competitions," he said.
The Pro14 has regularly voiced its desire to expand the league, with Haig "hopeful" a Georgian outfit could be involved in the "next couple of years".
"The next step for us is trying to get into a franchise competition - it could be the Currie Cup, it could be the Pro14, it could be Super Rugby," Haig added.
"Like most countries, to be successful at a high level of international rugby you need a stepping stone.
"Preferably it is European but after that as long as it is competitive and cost-effective then we will take anything."
Six Nations attitude 'disappointing'
Despite Georgia being 12th in the World Rugby rankings, the Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel recently ruled out any changes to the structure of the championship in an interview with BBC Sport.
"It's always disappointing because you would hope one day there might be an opening for them to be a bit more risky and open the door," Haig said.
"I can understand certain things in terms of the business model, but our job is just make sure that we can represent ourselves with every opportunity and that we hopefully we get more credibility and exposure."
Georgia are currently in Oxford training with Eddie Jones' England squad during the Six Nations fallow week.
"This is the second time we have had the opportunity and we are very grateful to Eddie and England Rugby," Haig said.
"It's an awesome opportunity and hugely beneficial."
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Footie fan = idiot
Getting a georgian club team into Pro 14 will provide more revenue than the two SA teams combined
"Pro 14 is a joke. Having to travel to SA or Italy for a league match is ridiculous and now they want to compound it with Georgian teams."
Two choices if you don't like it.
1 - Support a club in a lower tier (Neath, Pontypool etc)
2 - Support an English / French club
Real fans of Pro 14 Teams are glad of the opportunity to travel (it broadens the mind)
The Pro 14 could become the Pro 16 with Georgia & France being represented. Ensuring Young talent develops.
Lose one of the original 5 nations, and it would be the death of the competition. May as well have a soccer-style European Championships at that point.
Getting them a club in a pro setup though is a much better development opportunity. Conference system in Pro14 can allow up to a Pro16. Georgia, Extra Scots Region, Romania or US team would be options.
the money grabbing RFU as you call them are that way as the English clubs demand so much money to release their players to play for England, same in France. The money grabbers, and player stealers, in Europe are the English and French clubs not the unions.