good idea?

[BhoysFC1995]

NZ provincial teams in Aussie domestic league? (http://aus.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2004/NOV/101936_AUS_15NOV2004.html)

not a bad idea, is it? it benefits both national teams, as well as creates better domestic matches and rivalries. whats a negative point to it? hey, it works for soccer, it should work for cricket.

who knew they used to play in australia up until '75?

[ScouseCat]

NZ provincial teams in Aussie domestic league? (http://aus.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2004/NOV/101936_AUS_15NOV2004.html)

not a bad idea, is it? it benefits both national teams, as well as creates better domestic matches and rivalries. whats a negative point to it? hey, it works for soccer, it should work for cricket.

who knew they used to play in australia up until '75?
I thought New Zealand were part of the Sheffield Shield back then, not their provincial teams?

I'm not so sure it would be a good idea. Australia has a pretty good set up with their domestic cricket, the Pura Cup and the ING Cup... why would we need to change that?

[Craig the Aussie]

NZ played in the Gillette cup - now the ING cup - the limited overs series.

Never in the Sheffield Shield.

The provincial teams would be too weak, and make the competition too big, but as suggested a combined North Island and combined South Island team would be ok.