New Zealand Rugby Union management has come under heavy fire from Counties Manukau chairman Matthew Newman.
The NZRU board will debate on Thursday whether to confirm a ten-team Air New Zealand Cup competition in 2010 despite legal challenges being issued by Tasman and Counties.
Newman says the NZRU top brass have no idea what they're doing to the game.
He says the individuals running New Zealand rugby are from a professional background and all they have demonstrated is a complete lack of understanding.
Newman claims that NZRU staffers have been out trying to stitch together a new competition but they've failed to deliver.
Both Manawatu and Northland have undertaken legal advice but have confirmed they will wait until the NZRU board makes a decision before considering their next move.
Source: TVNZ