Springboks adopt New Zealand model to stop player exodus
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The South African Rugby Union is set to adopt a new contracting system to keep South Africa's top talent in the country.
Reports that 'secret plans' were being drawn up by SARU to stem the flow of players to France, the UK and Japan have today been confirmed as the Springboks brace for a player exodus following the Rugby World Cup.
"We have been in contact with the South African Rugby Players Association [SARPA] and the contracted Springboks to outline our plans for 2016 as we clearly wish to retain players in South Africa while the players are understandably keen to understand their option…
Reports that 'secret plans' were being drawn up by SARU to stem the flow of players to France, the UK and Japan have today been confirmed as the Springboks brace for a player exodus following the Rugby World Cup.
"We have been in contact with the South African Rugby Players Association [SARPA] and the contracted Springboks to outline our plans for 2016 as we clearly wish to retain players in South Africa while the players are understandably keen to understand their option…
