Oregan Hoskins. Photo: Gallo Images
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed today that measurable targets would be implemented in next season’s Vodacom Cup competition.
All 14 provincial teams will be required to pick a minimum of seven black players in their match-day squads, two of whom must be forwards. A minimum of five black players will be required to start.
The initiative was taken by the Executive Council of SARU on Monday and workshopped with provincial unions on Tuesday.
The numbers were determined in line with SARU’s global transformation strategy and having reviewed historical levels of black representation in the competition.
“This decision to introduce measurable targets underlines SARU’s commitment to transformation,” said Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union.
“The Vodacom Cup is a critical step on the development pathway in professional rugby but it had moved away from its primary purpose of presenting opportunities for young emerging players, particularly black players.
“All the 14 provinces recognised that fact and that we needed to address it as strategic objective at our Transformation Indaba last year. That and other decisions were shared with the Department of Sports and Recreation as well as the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee.” – SARU
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