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After weeks of posturing and threatening to walk away from the Sanzar alliance, South African Rugby and broadcasters Supersport have thrashed out a way of keeping their Tri-Nations partners, Australia and New Zealand happy, as well as the smaller South African provincial unions.
Although there is a perception that SA Rugby caved in during last week’s negotiations in Dublin, the reality is that a six-team Currie Cup was always on the cards.
SA Rugby acting managing director Andy Marinos said that South Africa would not compromise on the Currie Cup, but at first glance that appears to be exactly what has happened. However, a stronger, more competitive, Currie Cup will emerge.
A more virile six-team premier division was what the broadcaster and the sponsors had wanted, and the added bonus from a South African Rugby perspective is that it has secured a strong Super rugby deal.
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