The controversy, the discontent, even, swelling, René Bouscatel, the president of the National Rugby League, hastened to send the hot potato back to the other side of the Channel.
The starting point for the landing of South African franchises in Europe?
The will of the leaders of the former Celtic League, a championship which pitted the Irish, Welsh and Scottish provinces against each other, as well as the Italian clubs.
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“It was the Celts who wanted to integrate the South Africans into their competition to raise their level. The Irish dominated it very largely.
This is how the United Rugby Championship was born two seasons ago, with the addition of four South African franchises: Cape Stormers, Pretoria Bulls, Durban Sharks and Johannesburg Lions .
Not insignificant change
A year to see.
A year to win.
Hit hard.
Last Saturday's URC final pitted the Stormers against the Bulls, with the former winning 18-13.
A last act 100% South African disputed at the…
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