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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_stormer2010" data-source="post: 1003657" data-attributes="member: 39190"><p>I found that statement cheeky to say the least. How I understood matters is we were brought to a very a clear understanding that our participation was no longer wanted. I expect it is a smart statement to try and curb the inevitable legal ramifications and try and place it at SARU's doorstep. I would not be surprised to find our administrators to actually be in the wrong legally speaking and having been naive on finer points. I hope Johan Rupert will be willing to bail SARU out if that were the case LOL.</p><p></p><p>That said, I am excited for Pro Rugby. I also believe Cheetahs and Kings (well I suppose the Kings cancelled themselves) out and the traditional big 4 in is best for both the competition and SA LONG TERM.</p><p></p><p>True, Free State is a hot bed for talent BUT I don't believe their exclusion will change anything in that regard. They will play somewhere and they've always managed (along with the Griquas and Pumas) to find 'value' players. Fact of the matter is the other 4 are just better placed in all considerations. History of greater competitiveness rule the Cheeatahs out- Sharks top for win ratio, Stormers 2nd, Bulls have actual ***les and the Lions have been the most recently competitive and have a S10 ***le. Geography counts against the Cheetahs. The 4 big teams are in the 4 biggest urban sentras. Less isolated and bigger fan bases. Stormers will fill stadia even playing poorly. Even a fit and firing Cheetahs struggle to even 1/4 fill an overly large stadium for the area. Don't get me wrong, I feel for the players and fans and this is the tougher move but the better one greater picture in mind.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_stormer2010, post: 1003657, member: 39190"] I found that statement cheeky to say the least. How I understood matters is we were brought to a very a clear understanding that our participation was no longer wanted. I expect it is a smart statement to try and curb the inevitable legal ramifications and try and place it at SARU's doorstep. I would not be surprised to find our administrators to actually be in the wrong legally speaking and having been naive on finer points. I hope Johan Rupert will be willing to bail SARU out if that were the case LOL. That said, I am excited for Pro Rugby. I also believe Cheetahs and Kings (well I suppose the Kings cancelled themselves) out and the traditional big 4 in is best for both the competition and SA LONG TERM. True, Free State is a hot bed for talent BUT I don't believe their exclusion will change anything in that regard. They will play somewhere and they've always managed (along with the Griquas and Pumas) to find 'value' players. Fact of the matter is the other 4 are just better placed in all considerations. History of greater competitiveness rule the Cheeatahs out- Sharks top for win ratio, Stormers 2nd, Bulls have actual ***les and the Lions have been the most recently competitive and have a S10 ***le. Geography counts against the Cheetahs. The 4 big teams are in the 4 biggest urban sentras. Less isolated and bigger fan bases. Stormers will fill stadia even playing poorly. Even a fit and firing Cheetahs struggle to even 1/4 fill an overly large stadium for the area. Don't get me wrong, I feel for the players and fans and this is the tougher move but the better one greater picture in mind. [/QUOTE]
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