Location, format and timing of ‘undervalued’ World Club Challenge up for debate

• Location, format and timing of event up for debate • ‘It’s the best against the best – there has to be more potential’The Super League chief executive, Robert Elstone, has hinted that major changes to the location, format and scheduling of the World Club Challenge may be implemented as early as next season, after conceding the event is “undervalued and underplayed”.The Super League champions, Wigan, host the NRL winners, Sydney Roosters, on Sunday in the 2019 edition of rugby league’s annual fixture to determine the best club side in the world but Elstone believes the concept is due “detailed consideration” in regards to its future and maximising its potential. Related: Why European fans should give raw-as-hell Major League Rugby a go | Martin Pengelly Twitter: follow us at @guardian_sport Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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