SANZAAR has released the tournament schedule, which sees the final Bledisloe on December 12th, not the 5th as NZR wanted.
It's thought commercial issues and player welfare worries from the other countries are preventing a tighter competition.
Former All Black and Sky Sports Commentator Jeff Wilson told Simon and Phil it's particularly hard to swallow after losing the Championship to Australia a few weeks ago.
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