Springboks side-step questions on radical racial quota

The Springboks are refusing to discuss the radical racial quota proposed by the South African Rugby Union.

The Springboks may have to start five non-white players at next year's Rugby World Cup, but at the moment the topic is completely off-limits.

When reporter Mark Hathaway tried to ask Springbok Francois Houggard about the new policy, the Springboks media manager De Jongh Borchardt quickly stepped in, saying: "Sorry mate that's a policy matter.

As a team we are here to play on Saturday.

"The Springboks will include seven non-white players in 23-man match squads next year if dramatic tr…

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