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<blockquote data-quote="Prestwick" data-source="post: 160496"><p>No comment. Not going to say "I told you so". No, sir. I wouldn`t <em>dream</em> of saying that. Ever. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>But I will say this- in the long run, this is not only a victory for common sense, for getting the best playing XV onto the field, but also, in the long run, a <strong>massive</strong> victory for long-term increased black representation in rugby. No longer will brilliantly talented black rugby players be held back by that unfortunate "quota" tag. Now they`ll be recognised for exactly what they are- brilliantly talented rugby players first and foremost. </p><p></p><p>Great stuff all around.</p><p></p><p> [/b]</p></blockquote><p></p><p>Exactly. Affirmative action always seems like a popular, cheap and easy way of acheiving a fairer society. However the reality is that you can acheive far better results by biting the bullet and investing in grass roots sport in deprived areas and by being innovative in how you promote the game. </p><p></p><p>South Africa Cricket and their magnificent success in hosting the first Twenty20 World Cup. Cutting ticket prices to the bone was a simple stroke of genius, South African Rugby needs to learn from that and no doubt they may.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="Prestwick, post: 160496"] No comment. Not going to say "I told you so". No, sir. I wouldn`t [i]dream[/i] of saying that. Ever. :D But I will say this- in the long run, this is not only a victory for common sense, for getting the best playing XV onto the field, but also, in the long run, a [b]massive[/b] victory for long-term increased black representation in rugby. No longer will brilliantly talented black rugby players be held back by that unfortunate "quota" tag. Now they`ll be recognised for exactly what they are- brilliantly talented rugby players first and foremost. Great stuff all around. [/b][/quote] Exactly. Affirmative action always seems like a popular, cheap and easy way of acheiving a fairer society. However the reality is that you can acheive far better results by biting the bullet and investing in grass roots sport in deprived areas and by being innovative in how you promote the game. South Africa Cricket and their magnificent success in hosting the first Twenty20 World Cup. Cutting ticket prices to the bone was a simple stroke of genius, South African Rugby needs to learn from that and no doubt they may. [/QUOTE]
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