New Zealand Rugby is busy with a big drive to see South African teams and the Jaguares leave the Super Rugby.

Dobson told the media that his players are split about the idea, but he feels that the majority still want to play against the New Zealand teams.

Dobson added that you have to play against New Zealand teams in order to learn from them.

“They can punish you so hard so quickly if you're not on top of your game.

“In the northern hemisphere you can grind it out and you know what you're getting, but all of us are probably following after New Zealand.

“The changes taking place at the breakdown are staggering in their domestic competition and it's going to change how we train the breakdown.

“If we're not playing them, we're going to have to be disciplined and learn from them.

“It's one thing studying a video, but it's another thing knowing you've got to play the buggers on Saturday. It's an element we could be missing out on if we're not part of that tournament.”

Should New Zealand get their way, the Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings could be dropped from the Guinness PRO14.

@Morgan Piek OFM Sport