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<blockquote data-quote="Shosholoza" data-source="post: 91169"><p>I think SA would actually benefit from not playing in the Super 14. Let's be honest the SA public really isn't as enthusiastic about the S14 as we are about the Currie Cup. The only time we're truly keen is when local teams play each other. One of the major reasons SA have been so bad in the Super tournaments previously is because of the 3 countries involved we make the biggest sacrifice. Australia and New Zealand are a hop away from each other whilst SA is a days flight away from both. Sure it makes good financial sense to be part of it but it has little other meaning for SA.</p><p></p><p>The constant losses also demoralise players and damage club reputations, just look at the Golden Cats for instance, they won the Super tournament but since that win have been regular wooden spooners and lost most of their respect and credibility...and conversely with just one good season in the Currie Cup as the Lions they are playing to full stadiums.</p><p></p><p>I personally would welcome a withdrawal from the Super14, SA rugby will improve and natural playing styles will be incubated and nurtured like they should. The Tri-nations should stay as-is though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shosholoza, post: 91169"] I think SA would actually benefit from not playing in the Super 14. Let's be honest the SA public really isn't as enthusiastic about the S14 as we are about the Currie Cup. The only time we're truly keen is when local teams play each other. One of the major reasons SA have been so bad in the Super tournaments previously is because of the 3 countries involved we make the biggest sacrifice. Australia and New Zealand are a hop away from each other whilst SA is a days flight away from both. Sure it makes good financial sense to be part of it but it has little other meaning for SA. The constant losses also demoralise players and damage club reputations, just look at the Golden Cats for instance, they won the Super tournament but since that win have been regular wooden spooners and lost most of their respect and credibility...and conversely with just one good season in the Currie Cup as the Lions they are playing to full stadiums. I personally would welcome a withdrawal from the Super14, SA rugby will improve and natural playing styles will be incubated and nurtured like they should. The Tri-nations should stay as-is though. [/QUOTE]
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