SA Rugby chairman Mark Alexander, who appeared here on the Springboks' World Cup Trophy tour last year, must quell smoldering discontent within the URC franchise. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
Smoldering tensions between SA Rugby and the country's top teams follow growing concerns over the local authority's ongoing negotiations with America's Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) over a potential share deal. There is a risk of boiling.
The Seattle-based inventory company announced last week that it was in discussions on a “partnership agreement to invest in South African rugby at all levels,” citing a catalog of issues that are not being effectively communicated between federations. It was just one thing. and its most important component.
In response, the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers' respective professional division chairmen jointly signed a strong letter calling for transparency on Monday to SA Rugby chairman Mark Alexander and interim CEO Ryan Oberholtzer. News24 has confirmed that it will be sent to. and communication in the form of “emergency face-to-face meetings.”
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