Yeah, I mean BB-Ryan insists that the idea of merging the nations is because they want more competitive NT competitions. I'm sure there are ways that can be arranged to achieve that goal, other than by merging the nations !!
One way is the thing that I mentioned. Also I think that this way, by adding some high potential players to the market, the prices will definitely come down, thus leading to more youth accessibility and youth training, which can improve the competitiveness that BBs are looking for