SA Rugby takes strong stand on Black Lives Matter
The sport needs to own up to and deal with uncomfortable conversations coming from black players, says CEO Jurie Roux
21 July 2020 - 18:10
In what can only be seen as the strongest Black Lives Matter (BLM) statement from any of the country’s sporting federations, SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux said they will be taking steps to address grievances suffered by black players in the game.
Speaking during a virtual media conference, Roux said the sport needed to own up to and deal with uncomfortable conversations that have emanated from black players...
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