D'arcy And Goran

Steve Tew sets record straight on World Rugby's proposed Nations League

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New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew has set the record straight about the proposed Nations League format, saying his organisation hasn't yet agreed to the concept despite reports suggesting otherwise.RFU interim chief executive Nigel Melville indicated today that England won't be signing up for World Rugby's proposal due to concerns about the prospect of relegation.Melville's comments is seen as a major roadblock to the development of a global league, with the April 5 deadline to reach an agreement looming.Speaking to D'Arcy and Goran, Tew said reports suggesting a divide between Southern and Northern hemisphere teams in their support of the Nations League was a "complete exaggeration"."The concept that's on the table is one we're all working through," he said. "It's been reported since Nigel's comments that the Southern hemisphere wants it and the Northern hemisphere don't."Well that's not quite accurate. The reality is we have a great idea, it comes with complications, we need to do a lot of analysis ... and w