OPINION: It’s a pity SA’s URC teams won’t be at full strength for All Blacks games
The timing of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series between the Springboks and All Blacks in August means the majority of South Africa’s top players, who turn out for the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers in the United Rugby Championship, are in their off season.
What it all means is that the majority of the URC players who aren’t part of the Springbok squad will miss out on a chance of playing against the All Blacks.
So, the All Blacks will come up against weakened sides, with the majority of the top URC guys missing, which is most unfortunate.
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