The start of the NFL season is still ages away, but it's been all over the sports news in the US this week. Why? The draft.

The annual draft where each team takes their pick of the new crop of up-and-comers to join their side is almost as big an event as the season itself.

So, do we need a draft in Super Rugby? Would it help spread the talent around?

NZ Herald writer Gregor Paul told D'Arcy Waldegrave why he thinks NZ Rugby would gain nothing from a draft on Sportstalk.

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