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Cheetahs chief executive: We are safe in Super Rugby
By Christopher Devine
The chief executive of the Cheetahs has expressed confidence in the franchise retaining its Super Rugby status, amid a looming restructure of the competition.
SANZAAR, the governing body that operates Super Rugby, held an executive committee meeting in London last weekend, amid rumours that up to three of the current 18 teams are at risk of being dropped.
Cheetahs chief executive Harold Verster was quoted by Netwerk24 as saying: "All I can say is that we are safe. I keep my ear to the ground.
"My information is that we are going to be reduced from the current 18 to 16 teams, which means the Cheetahs are safe."
SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos said on Saturday: "Following two days of robust discussion there are a number of tournament considerations that now require further discussion and consultation. This includes final consultation within the national unions and discussion with key stakeholders that would allow the adoption of changes proposed by the strategic plan.
"SANZAAR will make a formal statement on the future of the organisation, Super Rugby and the tournament format in the coming days once these further meetings have been concluded."
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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