The Allianz Cup, much like its sibling competition the Premiership Cup for the men, has been positioned as a development competition and in its group stages that’s usually the case, with internationals either in national team camps or rested while young players and fringe squad members get a chance to shine. The Allianz Cup, much like its sibling competition the Premiership Cup for the men, has been positioned as a development competition and in its group stages that’s usually the case, with internationals either in national team camps or rested while young players and fringe squad members get a chance to shine.