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David Wilson (68)
We could do the same. Just as an example, three to four of our best locks are currently playing in Europe or Japan. It aint just you.
Like comparing a sprint horse with a Bugatti.
RSA economy leads to a hugely larger problem for retention of pro rugby players c/f Aus. Selection criteria between the two Nations are completely different.
If we had just achieved #1 ranking then asked to front with structural problems that clearly disadvantage the WBs do you think we’d be going “fair enough”? I don’t think so. In this case the impact of COVID is nothing like a level playing field.
Money issues mean that SARU and the players will be keen all the same. I expect it will all blow over. Just let it play out.