Super Rugby Pacific is back this weekend as Season 30 kicks off. 

Round one is full of derbies, as the Highlanders host the Crusaders tonight, then the Blues take on the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday. 

Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley told Mike Hosking that there's a focus on improving the pace of play to maintain viewer interest.

'We want to see close matches, we want to see fast games, and we want to continue to see a reduction in static time.'

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Super Rugby Pacific is back this weekend as Season 30 kicks off.&nbsp;
Round one is full of derbies, as the Highlanders host the Crusaders tonight, then the Blues take on the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday.&nbsp;
Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley told Mike Hosking that there's a focus on improving the pace of play to maintain viewer interest.
'We want to see close matches, we want to see fast games, and we want to continue to see a reduction in static time.'
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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO talks ahead of this weekend's start to the season

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