RichardRheeder
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After a (second) disappointing Super Rugby campaign for South African rugby, I wonder if Jurie Roux and SARU didn't make a mistake by not pursuing an opportunity to align our domestic rugby with the best the north had to offer, instead of agreeing to a ridiculous and watered down Super Rugby in 2016?
Firstly, from a conditioning point of view, our local players would adapt much better to the travel situation, and start setting the ball in motion for a global rugby season.
Secondly, such a deal could possibly generate some extra revenue our domestic sides need to hang on to some of our better players ( I personally feel it's a shame a young talent like Wiaan Liebenberg won't shine in the Currie Cup, but rather be another South African putting in great performances in the Top 14 at such a young age).
From a national team setup, having our younger guys performing on a weekly basis against the current top springboks in the northern hemisphere side will give our Springbok coach a great reference point.
I for one would like the sound of the Bulls playing Wasps in Coventry, or the Sharks fans giving Jake White and Montpellier a hostile reception at Kings Park....
What does other SA fans or those from the North think of this?
Firstly, from a conditioning point of view, our local players would adapt much better to the travel situation, and start setting the ball in motion for a global rugby season.
Secondly, such a deal could possibly generate some extra revenue our domestic sides need to hang on to some of our better players ( I personally feel it's a shame a young talent like Wiaan Liebenberg won't shine in the Currie Cup, but rather be another South African putting in great performances in the Top 14 at such a young age).
From a national team setup, having our younger guys performing on a weekly basis against the current top springboks in the northern hemisphere side will give our Springbok coach a great reference point.
I for one would like the sound of the Bulls playing Wasps in Coventry, or the Sharks fans giving Jake White and Montpellier a hostile reception at Kings Park....
What does other SA fans or those from the North think of this?