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| South Africa: Top BOK Players Without Contracts
A FARCICAL anomaly in SA Rugby's player contract system came to light yesterday when it was revealed that some of the most valuable Springbok players cannot be withdrawn from the Currie Cup, while many of those long since discarded by coach Jake White are protected by contracts and have been removed. Players such as flyhalves Andre Pretorius and Butch James -- likely to be key players in next year's World Cup -- are not contracted to SA Rugby, so it cannot protect them by withdrawing them from the Currie Cup, unless a special arrangement is reached with the unions. At the same time, players such as centres Wayne Julies and De Wet Barry and hooker Hanyani Shimange -- no longer part of the national setup -- are protected by their contracts and have been pulled out of the final stages.
Position Of Managing Director Of SA Rugby SA Rugby today announced that as part of the ongoing review of its structures and operating model, the positions of Chief Executive Officer of the South African Rugby Union (“SARU") and Managing Director of SA Rugby (Pty) Ltd (“the company") would be separated, in order to achieve full and proper focus and control over the two operating entities. At present, both positions are held by Mr Johan Prinsloo.After discussions held over the weekend between the leadership of SA Rugby and Mr Prinsloo, it was agreed that he would continue to hold the position of CEO of SARU, but would relinquish his position of MD of the company with immediate effect.As an interim arrangement and while the process of recruiting an MD is in motion, SA Rugby's Financial Director, Mr Basil Haddad, will assume the role of Acting MD.ENDS .
SA Rugby managing director Johan Prinsloo has been axed. He was appointed about two years ago, while Brian van Rooyen was president of SA Rugby. He will retain his position as chief executive officer of the SA Rugby Football Union (Sarfu). Prinsloo said he had referred the matter to his lawyers and would discuss it with the rugby executive on his return from a business visit to Dublin. Netballers off to Malawi The SPAR national netball team set off yesterday for Blantyre in Malawi for the annual Cosana Games. The Games will be played at the Malawi Youth Centre in Blantyre from tomorrow, with the final on Saturday. The teams taking part are Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. South Africa: Charlene Hertzog, Nthabiseng Moabi, Sindi Gumede, Claudette Fourie, Yolandi Saalmans, Yvonne Phiri, Adele Niemand, Karin Venter, Leigh-Ann Zackey, Christine Markgraaff, Simnikiwe Malusi, Anneri Store.
Top Bok players without contracts A farcical anomaly in SA Rugby's player contract system came to light when it was revealed that some of the most valuable Springbok players cannot be withdrawn from the Currie Cup, while many of those long since discarded by coach Jake White are protected by contracts and have been removed.
Rugby boss stripped of his powers Johan Prinsloo has been stripped of his position as the managing director of SA Rugby. Prinsloo was appointed managing director under Brian van Rooyen's term as president about two years ago.
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