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<blockquote data-quote="saulan" data-source="post: 865987" data-attributes="member: 60236"><p>I agree with this. I often check out the Australian sites to see what the users are commenting on articles and they are quite keen to get rid of us. Even the thought of trying to kick out the Sharks, who have really been one of our top three sides in this tournament, is terrible. The Australians have been incredibly poor this season and even so, they suggest kicking three South African teams from Super Rugby? Then we may as well pull them all out. I get the tradition side of keeping SA teams in to stay competitive against New Zealand sides, but this is clearly not working at the moment because we are not able to keep our best players in the country (There have many posts about how many good sides you could make with our expats in Europe, with roughly 5 or 6 sides being possible).</p><p></p><p>Cutting three SA teams I feel will exasperate the feeling that we are not wanted, and I am sure there will be a loss in viewership from South Africa as a result (especially from KZN). When South African money is currently driving the tournament, it would be bad news for the tournament. I get having the untapped markets included arguments, but when that comes at an expense at the most developed market (financially), then there are serious issues.</p><p></p><p>That said, on the SH front, I still believe that the rugby championship would still hold regardless of what becomes of Super Rugby. I just feel that Australia is not playing ball at the moment, SA is getting shafted and there are some great opportunities presenting themselves for us up north. This really does not bode well for the health of this competition.</p><p></p><p>(I also believe that SR will become our "second tier" tournament against Pro 14, because I'm certain the pay in Pro 14 SA clubs will be higher. Players will get the best of both worlds, living in SA and higher salaries)</p><p></p><p>Just how I'm feeling about this all at the moment. Open to discussion on any of these points.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="saulan, post: 865987, member: 60236"] I agree with this. I often check out the Australian sites to see what the users are commenting on articles and they are quite keen to get rid of us. Even the thought of trying to kick out the Sharks, who have really been one of our top three sides in this tournament, is terrible. The Australians have been incredibly poor this season and even so, they suggest kicking three South African teams from Super Rugby? Then we may as well pull them all out. I get the tradition side of keeping SA teams in to stay competitive against New Zealand sides, but this is clearly not working at the moment because we are not able to keep our best players in the country (There have many posts about how many good sides you could make with our expats in Europe, with roughly 5 or 6 sides being possible). Cutting three SA teams I feel will exasperate the feeling that we are not wanted, and I am sure there will be a loss in viewership from South Africa as a result (especially from KZN). When South African money is currently driving the tournament, it would be bad news for the tournament. I get having the untapped markets included arguments, but when that comes at an expense at the most developed market (financially), then there are serious issues. That said, on the SH front, I still believe that the rugby championship would still hold regardless of what becomes of Super Rugby. I just feel that Australia is not playing ball at the moment, SA is getting shafted and there are some great opportunities presenting themselves for us up north. This really does not bode well for the health of this competition. (I also believe that SR will become our "second tier" tournament against Pro 14, because I'm certain the pay in Pro 14 SA clubs will be higher. Players will get the best of both worlds, living in SA and higher salaries) Just how I'm feeling about this all at the moment. Open to discussion on any of these points. [/QUOTE]
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