Brumbies are a part of the Super Rugby future - Staniforth

Waratahs lock Tom Staniforth says he can't imagine Super Rugby without the Brumbies, dismissing a call for them to be one of two Australian teams cut from future competitions.

While the teams may be squaring off on Saturday, Staniforth has a soft spot for the Brumbies after making his debut for them in 2014 before joining the Waratahs in 2018.

But the 26-year-old said, as the most successful Australian team in Super Rugby history, the Brumbies had earned their spot.

Former SANZAAR and New Zealand Rugby boss David Moffett, who also was CEO of the NRL for three years, said Rugby Australia (RA) needed to cut two sides to form an eight-team trans-Tasman competition from 2021.

Rugby Australia intend to keep all five teams that are currently playing in Super Rugby AU, and will run it alone if need be.

[Source: Rugby.com.au]