Willem Strauss, president of the Bulls rugby union, envisions the newly formed Castle Super League as a platform to elevate club rugby in South Africa, potentially reaching the stature of the popular Varsity Cup. He highlights the league's potential to attract talent, foster development, and ensure the long-term viability of club rugby.
The Bulls president, Willem Strauss, believes the new 12-team Castle Super League could become the premier club rugby competition in South Africa , akin to the prestigious Varsity Cup for tertiary institutions. Strauss expressed his confidence in a statement, proclaiming the league's potential to rival the Varsity Cup in stature and prominence. He emphasized the league's wide-reaching benefits, stating it would positively impact clubs, players, coaches, referees, sponsors, and fans alike.
Strauss highlighted the opportunity for players to showcase their talents and potentially earn professional contracts. He pointed to numerous examples of hidden talents discovered at the club level who have subsequently progressed to professional rugby. While acknowledging the development of professional players as a valuable outcome, Strauss stressed that the primary objective of the Castle Super League was to ensure the continued relevance and sustainability of club rugby in South Africa. He underscored the essential role club rugby plays within the broader South African rugby ecosystem. Adding his perspective, Bulls director of rugby Jake White emphasized the inherent value of club rugby. He acknowledged that not every player aspires to reach the pinnacle of professional rugby and that many lose interest after leaving school. White argued that club rugby provides a valuable avenue for those who wish to continue pursuing their dreams, even at a lower level of competition.
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