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Nick Mallett: 'What's the point of the Champions Cup if South African teams can't pick their strongest side?'


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Published in Sports and Competition on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 11:45 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Former Springboks coach Nick Mallett has questioned the "point" of South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup if they cannot field their best sides. This comes after South African franchises endured their worst weekend in the competition and the Challenge Cup with only the Lions notching up a win in the latter.

The article by Nick Mallett discusses the challenges faced by South African rugby teams in the Champions Cup due to the competition's scheduling which clashes with the United Rugby Championship (URC) and the Test season. Mallett points out that the current format does not allow South African teams to field their strongest sides because of player welfare concerns and the need to manage player fatigue, especially with the Springboks' international commitments. He questions the purpose of participating in the Champions Cup if teams cannot compete at their full potential, suggesting that the competition's structure needs reevaluation to accommodate the global rugby calendar better. Mallett also reflects on the broader implications for the sport, including the potential for reduced competitiveness and fan interest if these issues persist.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/sports/other/nick-mallett-what-s-the-point-of-the-champions-cup-if-south-african-teams-can-t-pick-their-strongest-side/ar-AA1w9pAN ]

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