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The Super Rugby series could be expanded to an 18-team competition in 2016 with the possibility of including sides from Argentina and Japan.
The three SANZAR countries -- South Africa, New Zealand and Australia who each currently provide five teams -- are discussing
potential models for the competition.
The beginning of a new broadcast agreement in 2016 will give SANZAR the chance to expand the competition for the third time in 10 years.
The Australian newspaper is reporting that South Africa's desire to field six teams could result in an 18-team competition to maintain the three conferences.
It is unlikely Australia or New Zealand would have the depth to field another team but teams from Argentina, Japan or the United
States could play in the Australian and New Zealand conferences to even up the numbers.
