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Watch: Japanese rugby to boost Currie Cup

Currie Cup looks set for a chop

A recent decision by Japanese rugby to put a strong focus on the development of its national team for the 2019 World Cup, looks likely to benefit the Currie Cup.

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The move will likely mean less South Africans will take up short-term deals in the Japanese Top League, during the Currie Cup window.

Japanese rugby will scrap the Top League entirely for the 2019 season to best prepare for the 2019 World Cup and this is where the Currie Cup stands to benefit.

The 2019 season being pushed back, means no South African players will sign any Top League deals for the 2019 season.

For the 2018 season, it means that the longest deal on the table will realistically be a one year deal, which potentially could push players towards committing to their local unions and the Currie Cup.

Credit: SuperSport

 

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RobinHood 30 minutes ago
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Probably blooded more new players than any other country but still gets stick. If any other coach did same , they would get ripped to shreds. When you are at the top , people will always try to knock you down.

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frandinand 35 minutes ago
Why England's defence of the realm has crumbled without Felix Jones

Must be because he's an English coach coaching an English team.

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RedWarrior 59 minutes ago
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By that logic the Boks could play Wales and Scotland and call it a tour of the UK.

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FC 1 hour ago
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Get off the meth, Rob.

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Bobbyjohn 1 hour ago
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A new coach won’t solve all our ills which are abundant, but as with Aussie coach and many soccer examples, a new voice can provide success in the short term, bring breathing space while the WRU, academies, regions, under 20’s etc can be totally stress tested, a system put in place for long term success. I won’t hold my breath. The WRU put Gatlands contract in place, which was over generous with no break clause-they should be the ones to take the hit when he goes. Walker first to be dismissed, his salary can contribute.

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RobinHood 1 hour ago
Let's be real about these All Blacks

It’s obvious that Ben has beef with anything South African. Probably never set foot on the field with his limited knowledge .All the top teams are extremely close with a bounce of ball or contentious call impacting a result. Not all teams can stay at their pinnacle. The Boks are benefiting from good structures & depth at the moment. Could have , should have , would have & I might have been a millionaire. We will enjoy our time at the top but NZ will come again.

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Flankly 1 hour ago
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Fair comments.

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Flankly 1 hour ago
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Agree.

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Nik 1 hour ago
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Earl

Willis

Underhill


Fixes the balance if you use Tom instead of Jack

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OJohn 1 hour ago
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Obviously Borthwick is the problem. He's inflexible. It's his way or the highway. Trouble is he's going the wrong way.

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Bull Shark 2 hours ago
David Campese names his Springbok world player of the year winner

Possibly. But this welsh team is no better than a good URC team at this point.


But a tough match is what is needed for the inexperienced in the group. Building depth etc.


Nobody learns anything pumping a team by 50.

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Bull Shark 2 hours ago
Rob Howley: Warren Gatland is 'the best coach in the world'

Jeepers. That’s a nuclear response given the context.


By all means back the man. But there’s no need to go overboard with calling him the world best coach.

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Bull Shark 2 hours ago
Sadness pervades as Gatland stands on the brink of Welsh exit

He played a big role, as director of rugby prior to stepping in as coach, putting systems in place. He’s been involved in many of these players careers since they were teens or debutants at their provincial teams.


So I agree with you 100% it’s not Gatlands fault the pipeline of players is poor.

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Bull Shark 2 hours ago
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Rassie is going to coach the boks until he’s 65. Never get tired of this.


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Bull Shark 2 hours ago
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It could be about the cut. It doesn’t seem wise to risk a reinjury.


Also an opportunity to give others a run.

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Bull Shark 2 hours ago
Why England's defence of the realm has crumbled without Felix Jones

It a hypothesis sure, perhaps Felix has a sweet deal lined up somewhere else. But I also don’t think he’d say something about that environment if it wasn’t true. He doesn’t strike me as a douche.

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Bull Shark 2 hours ago
Why England's defence of the realm has crumbled without Felix Jones

Just a hypothesis. What on earth else could be the issue with regards to the environment as claimed by Felix?

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