GAVIN RICH: Springbok success depends on strong local teams
The Boks do best when the core is made up of players from one or two powerful local franchises
20 June 2019 - 05:07
History reflects that the SA teams that remain alive in Super Rugby have minimal chances of winning it, but they may still have more chance than their successors at their respective franchises will have in the years ahead.
While there will be an exodus of rank and file players and some marquee performers from the New Zealand and Australian franchises, the SA sides will be more affected by the departure of star players...
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