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[2016 Rugby Championship] South Africa v New Zealand (08/10/2016)
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<blockquote data-quote="Facile" data-source="post: 819775" data-attributes="member: 74449"><p>Nothing is forever. I was just pointing out huge advantages they have culturally over most nations. South Africa have always had a great mix of native Africans and tough Boers and colonialism and will eventually bounce back once they reform. I just think these years of regression and player exodus will effect them for a very long time though, meanwhile the All Blacks will continue improving to they're completely out off sight.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sold on the NZ player exodus, the All Blacks is a rapidly growing brand that is now globally recognized and the top All Blacks are making 7 figures + sponsorship deals that are close to what they would be offered in Europe anyway without the hefty tax. Obviously fringe All Blacks and guys coming towards the end of their careers will be looking at a pay days in Europe. But the NZRU is always going to retain their best players. The prestige and integrity that comes with being a star All Black is priceless for a lot of Kiwi's. They have a lot more integrity than most Soccer players.</p><p></p><p>The population is also growing at a rapid rate as well. NZ only had a population of just 3 million 15 years ago, that has now grown to 4.5m. Large numbers of Pacific Islanders have contributed to that and the majority of them play rugby.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Facile, post: 819775, member: 74449"] Nothing is forever. I was just pointing out huge advantages they have culturally over most nations. South Africa have always had a great mix of native Africans and tough Boers and colonialism and will eventually bounce back once they reform. I just think these years of regression and player exodus will effect them for a very long time though, meanwhile the All Blacks will continue improving to they're completely out off sight. I'm not sold on the NZ player exodus, the All Blacks is a rapidly growing brand that is now globally recognized and the top All Blacks are making 7 figures + sponsorship deals that are close to what they would be offered in Europe anyway without the hefty tax. Obviously fringe All Blacks and guys coming towards the end of their careers will be looking at a pay days in Europe. But the NZRU is always going to retain their best players. The prestige and integrity that comes with being a star All Black is priceless for a lot of Kiwi's. They have a lot more integrity than most Soccer players. The population is also growing at a rapid rate as well. NZ only had a population of just 3 million 15 years ago, that has now grown to 4.5m. Large numbers of Pacific Islanders have contributed to that and the majority of them play rugby. [/QUOTE]
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