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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_heineken" data-source="post: 1004133" data-attributes="member: 40658"><p>That's not the whole story though. Yes the pandemic was the main cause of concern and the reason why the teams did what the did for 2020. But there was a hard stance by the NZRU about what to do past 2021, and by extension the RC this end of year, and it appears that the disputes are still happening.</p><p></p><p>The fact that there are so many bad reports from different areas on the globe all pointing the finger at the NZRU, does paint a bleak picture. Most recently the Pacific Islands being snubbed for a team to be part of SR Aetoaroa 2021.</p><p></p><p>Plus the article about one of the All Black players kicking down the coach's door and refusing to be in quarantine over Christmas. FFS!! that is such a childish thing to do. you don't see international cricketers moaning about the Boxing day tests they play year in, and year out. Plus playing during the festive season, brings that player an income to support his family. And it's not like there was a lockdown this year, where the players were at home with their families for a much longer period than the festive season.</p><p></p><p>SA's move North, was purely because of what the NZRU did, and forced SARU to go into other negotiations. SARU only went in negotiations with the PRO DAC, after NZRU made their decisions. What was SARU to do, just sit back, take it on the chin, and only play Currie Cup? It's not SARU's fault that SA is wanted by other leagues, and that there is a want for World Cup Champions playing in a league.</p><p></p><p>Had the NZRU not did what they did, the Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Stormers would've remained in Super Rugby. Simple as that. The Cheetahs would've remained in PRO14, and the Kings would've been replaced by either the Pumas or the Griquas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_heineken, post: 1004133, member: 40658"] That's not the whole story though. Yes the pandemic was the main cause of concern and the reason why the teams did what the did for 2020. But there was a hard stance by the NZRU about what to do past 2021, and by extension the RC this end of year, and it appears that the disputes are still happening. The fact that there are so many bad reports from different areas on the globe all pointing the finger at the NZRU, does paint a bleak picture. Most recently the Pacific Islands being snubbed for a team to be part of SR Aetoaroa 2021. Plus the article about one of the All Black players kicking down the coach's door and refusing to be in quarantine over Christmas. FFS!! that is such a childish thing to do. you don't see international cricketers moaning about the Boxing day tests they play year in, and year out. Plus playing during the festive season, brings that player an income to support his family. And it's not like there was a lockdown this year, where the players were at home with their families for a much longer period than the festive season. SA's move North, was purely because of what the NZRU did, and forced SARU to go into other negotiations. SARU only went in negotiations with the PRO DAC, after NZRU made their decisions. What was SARU to do, just sit back, take it on the chin, and only play Currie Cup? It's not SARU's fault that SA is wanted by other leagues, and that there is a want for World Cup Champions playing in a league. Had the NZRU not did what they did, the Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Stormers would've remained in Super Rugby. Simple as that. The Cheetahs would've remained in PRO14, and the Kings would've been replaced by either the Pumas or the Griquas. [/QUOTE]
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