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South Africa can make it on its own, say rugby personalities

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Former WP flyhalf dcatrakilis, UCT Ikeys coach kevinmus and former Cheetahs centre Rob_Ebersohn all believe that South Africa has enough talent to go it alone in a post-Covid-19 world. By WynonaLouw | IOLsport

That is what former UCT IKEYS coach Kevin Musikanth, former Stormers flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis and South African-born France-based centre Robert Ebersohn had to say about the Currie Cup competition and how we can refresh the ‘watered down’ domestic show.

“We need a strong Currie Cup,” Catrakilis, a double Currie Cup-winner, who recently retired having played for Western Province, the Stormers, southern Kings, Montpellier and Harlequins, said.“I remember when I started playing professional rugby, I think we had eight teams in the Currie Cup and they were all strong teams, there were international players in all eight teams, so there was good competition. There was also a second division and teams would try to get up into the first division.

“I think South Africa and Argentina are two of the only national teams in the world that rely on local players in their national side. If you look at other nations you’ll see a lot of foreigners that have gained eligibility to play. Given the strength of our school boy, varsity and domestic rugby we are blessed with enormous rugby resources.

FILE - Cheetahs centre Robert Ebersohn goes over to score during a Currie Cup game. Picture: Etienne Rothbart.

 

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