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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_heineken" data-source="post: 794238" data-attributes="member: 40658"><p>We aren't refuting the comments made by the OP. I think we're all just sick and tired of this topic and fingers solely being pointed to SARU and the SA teams. But with that said, the SA teams have shown some improvement, and as they tour, we will see how good they really are. The Lions are the only top SA team that has already done their tour in NZ and got away wins.</p><p></p><p>As has been discussed in the other threads, We as SA fans, don't want this conference system, we've never liked the conference system, ever since its inception. And now for some posters to throw all the blame towards SA is pointless. SANZAAR now consists of the 4 WC Semi-finalist teams, and in conjunction with the Japanese Rugby Union, it is damn near impossible for one Union to overrule all of the other unions and to get the better deal.</p><p></p><p>I was one of the naysayers regarding the Kings' inclusion, but I have to say I have been rather surprized at their performances. With SARU stepping in at the Kings, there is definitely more positive things coming through this young franchise than negative. And with time it will get better, they just need to get rid of Cheeky Watson, and I can almost guarantee they will become another powerhouse.</p><p></p><p>One thing that has benefited all teams, and not just the SA teams are the tours. The most matches a team will play on tour is 3, whereas in the past, an SA team had 2 games in AUS and 2 in NZ, sometimes 1 more. All the interviews I've seen with coaches and players are in unison, that the less time away from home, the better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_heineken, post: 794238, member: 40658"] We aren't refuting the comments made by the OP. I think we're all just sick and tired of this topic and fingers solely being pointed to SARU and the SA teams. But with that said, the SA teams have shown some improvement, and as they tour, we will see how good they really are. The Lions are the only top SA team that has already done their tour in NZ and got away wins. As has been discussed in the other threads, We as SA fans, don't want this conference system, we've never liked the conference system, ever since its inception. And now for some posters to throw all the blame towards SA is pointless. SANZAAR now consists of the 4 WC Semi-finalist teams, and in conjunction with the Japanese Rugby Union, it is damn near impossible for one Union to overrule all of the other unions and to get the better deal. I was one of the naysayers regarding the Kings' inclusion, but I have to say I have been rather surprized at their performances. With SARU stepping in at the Kings, there is definitely more positive things coming through this young franchise than negative. And with time it will get better, they just need to get rid of Cheeky Watson, and I can almost guarantee they will become another powerhouse. One thing that has benefited all teams, and not just the SA teams are the tours. The most matches a team will play on tour is 3, whereas in the past, an SA team had 2 games in AUS and 2 in NZ, sometimes 1 more. All the interviews I've seen with coaches and players are in unison, that the less time away from home, the better. [/QUOTE]
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