Official Super Rugby 2016 Thread

I'd be amazed if that's the new Bulls jersey.
The bull bears a resemblance to that of the Chicago Bulls and they won't stand for it. I remember many many years ago when the Super competition was in it's infancy the basketball team had a problem with a bull logo on the original kit and it was changed to avoid any conflict.
 
OrbitalDawn said:
Meh. They're looking at John Mitchell. :p
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Would love John to get the job! Reckon his ethos of playing running rugby would suit the Stormers! Apparently he won't move for less than a 4 year contract which is understandable!

As for Eddie, my opinion of him has dropped significantly. There's an international clause in his Stormers contract, but still... He may be acting within his rights but I find it slightly unethical.
 
CONFIRMED: Jones ditches Stormers for England

Western Province Rugby has agreed terms with the Rugby Football Union which will see Eddie Jones depart to take on an international coaching post with England.

There has been plenty of speculation about Jones's future ever since his arrival in Cape Town earlier this month and he officially received an offer on Wednesday which proved impossible to turn down.

"While this is very disappointing for us all at WP Rugby and the Stormers, Eddie is quite clearly the most sought-after coach in world rugby and this is the biggest and most lucrative job in international rugby," said Western Province Rugby Football Union president, Thelo Wakefield.

"Despite all the speculation since the World Cup, and given what he achieved with Japan during RWC 2015, Eddie came to us on Wednesday with an offer from the RFU, which was simply impossible for any coach to turn down.

"It's a big pity to lose Eddie before he has even had an opportunity to make his mark here but you cannot keep someone against his will, whilst also competing with the richest rugby union at the same time," said Wakefield.

Jones will assist Western Province Director of Rugby Gert Smal with on-field preparation and planning in December, with Smal now overseeing the team's off-season programme.

"Of course it is not ideal to lose your coach before you have even begun your pre-season campaign in earnest... we are well aware of that," said Wakefield.

Looking ahead, Director of Rugby, Smal, added: "For now, I will oversee the team's off-season preparations. The assistant coaches, management team and playing body remain unaffected and all planning is in place.

"Amazingly enough I have already had contact from some big-name coaches (this week) and I will, once again, look both internally and externally before continuing to plot the way ahead for WP Rugby and the Stormers."

Jones commented: "When I was appointed at WP Rugby there was no vacancy within the RFU and I never envisaged this opportunity to come forward. So while I am excited about the opportunity to coach England - in arguably the biggest international coaching job in world rugby - I'm very disappointed to be leaving the Stormers.

"I remain very grateful to WP Rugby for this opportunity and I would sincerely like to apologise to anyone that might have been affected by my sudden decision to leave Cape Town - the WPRFU Executive Committee, the WP Rugby Board of Directors, my fellow coaches, the players, the union's stakeholders and The Faithful, all of whom have treated me so well in my short stay.

"And while it might sound like lip-service to some I am absolutely convinced that the talent amongst the coaching and playing staff here will continue to see Western Province excel at all levels in the future."

The Stormers are currently in the conditioning phase of their off-season programme, with the players training until mid-December before taking a proper pre-season holiday.

The squad will reconvene for pre-season training in early January 2016, with the Stormers' 2016 Super Rugby season getting underway against the Bulls on February 27.
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APoc184 said:
Whoa big one.

Apparently SARU will be paying Francois Hougaard R100k per game extra to play for the Kings and not the Bulls in SuperRugby 2016 when he is not involved with the Blitzbokke.

Will probably be translated into English for other sites later.
http://www.netwerk24.com/Sport/Rugby/pumas-se-super-bom-20151121#
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That's not quite what that says, I think.

Seems to me SARU wanted R100k per game for them to allow him to play for the Bulls. He's contracted by SARU now, and they're going have him play for the Kings when he's not involved with the Sevens team.
 
OrbitalDawn said:
That's not quite what that says, I think.

Seems to me SARU wanted R100k per game for them to allow him to play for the Bulls. He's contracted by SARU now, and they're going have him play for the Kings when he's not involved with the Sevens team.
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Oh man.

I was speed reading through that because we were late for a breakfast appointment.

Apologies. I bow my Dutchman head in shame :p

Still a big one if he is going to be playing in PE when not involved with Sevens.
 
OrbitalDawn said:
That's not quite what that says, I think.

Seems to me SARU wanted R100k per game for them to allow him to play for the Bulls. He's contracted by SARU now, and they're going have him play for the Kings when he's not involved with the Sevens team.
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Great, something good to come out of being under administration!
 
OrbitalDawn said:
That's not quite what that says, I think.

Seems to me SARU wanted R100k per game for them to allow him to play for the Bulls. He's contracted by SARU now, and they're going have him play for the Kings when he's not involved with the Sevens team.
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:wtf: They cant be serious?
 
Another joke from SARU.
Now players with national contracts will be forced to play for the Kings if their home unions don't pay big bucks. Does that mean the Kings will have 15 to 20 Springboks available?
And what about the article calling Hougaard a fringe player for the Bulls. He's the #1 scrumhalf in Pretoria.
 
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