1
Watch: Japanese rugby to boost Currie Cup
By Online Editors
A recent decision by Japanese rugby to put a strong focus on the development of its national team for the 2019 World Cup, looks likely to benefit the Currie Cup.
The move will likely mean less South Africans will take up short-term deals in the Japanese Top League, during the Currie Cup window.
Japanese rugby will scrap the Top League entirely for the 2019 season to best prepare for the 2019 World Cup and this is where the Currie Cup stands to benefit.
The 2019 season being pushed back, means no South African players will sign any Top League deals for the 2019 season.
For the 2018 season, it means that the longest deal on the table will realistically be a one year deal, which potentially could push players towards committing to their local unions and the Currie Cup.
Credit: SuperSport
Trending on RugbyPass
2
David Campese names his Springbok world player of the year winner
3
Let's be real about these All Blacks
4
Why World Cup winner doesn’t blame All Black for leaving New Zealand
5
Latest Comments
I've read lots of discussions about it here and on other site and the context I understood was he only just missed the cut (like lots of good players did).
It is easy to construe that he was told he wasn't going to be chosen at his current weight, but I'd say that his weight was just the reason he was given why he wasn't chosen over other players (who went on to be very good themselves).
Go to commentsThe cupboard may be a bit stretched in the elite coaching dept...not to mention trophies.
Go to comments