It wouldn't be a kick in the hole. It would be a giant waste of everyone's time.
Had Wales been relegated at the weekend, they'd spend next season winning every game in the "b" by 80-100 points, whilst Georgia would suffer similar deficits in each of their "a" games. Italy's focus for that season would change from one of improvement to one in which having everyone fit and ready for Georgia is the key to their season.
Then the following season, when relegated, Italian rugby changes forever. Without 6N cash guaranteed, they have to cut costs everywhere.
So by the time they return to the A, they're further than ever away from the standard. And with absolutely no possibility of getting close ever again.
Had Wales been relegated at the weekend, they'd spend next season winning every game in the "b" by 80-100 points, whilst Georgia would suffer similar deficits in each of their "a" games. Italy's focus for that season would change from one of improvement to one in which having everyone fit and ready for Georgia is the key to their season.
Then the following season, when relegated, Italian rugby changes forever. Without 6N cash guaranteed, they have to cut costs everywhere.
So by the time they return to the A, they're further than ever away from the standard. And with absolutely no possibility of getting close ever again.