SA Rugby to take steps to address grievances suffered by black players in the sport

In what can be seen as the strongest Black Lives Matter statement from any of South Africa’s sporting federations‚ Roux told a virtual press conference that the sport needed to own up and deal with uncomfortable conversations that have emanated from black players.

"The first thing we need to do is to let people tell their stories‚ but more importantly‚ we have to listen to those stories and hear what they are saying. That’s always been the issue‚” Roux said. Roux candidly acknowledged that South African rugby has had a sordid past with racial inequalities‚ but said they have taken the steps to try and remedy this.

“Maybe some elements we may need to change‚ especially around the coaches. Rassie Erasmus did present us with the plan around the fast-tracking of black coaches. "In terms of dialogue‚ a process will follow that’ll listen to the concerns and our executive will advise on what is the way forward within that environment.”

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