Martin Anayi, CEO of Vodacom URC, celebrates the successful integration of South African teams, recognizing their achievements in performance, attendance, financial contribution, and raising the overall standard of the competition.
Vodacom URC chief Martin Anayi praised South Africa 's inclusion in the competition, crediting the Republic's teams for their valuable contributions both on and off the field. Anayi highlighted the South Africa n teams' success in performance, attendance, and financial and commercial aspects. He stated that these teams have raised the standard of the competition, and their impact will continue. On the field, a South Africa n team has reached every final since the URC 's launch in 2021/22.
Off the field, their financial contribution is significant, with over half of the league's revenue coming from South Africa through television and sponsorship. Anayi acknowledged the challenges faced by South African forwards due to budget travel arrangements. He pledged to address this issue, potentially by changing the play-off format to accommodate more space in travel schedules
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