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The Super 15 Rugby is upon us and I see that they already now trying to turn it into a Super 16 from 2013! This time however the beneficiary will be South Africa who will have a 6th team in the Super Rugby next year if it is agreed to expand the franchise from 15 to 16. Apparently, the major weapon in South Africa’s favour is that of the total TV audience in 2011, 62% of it came from South Africa, leaving 38% between Australia and New Zealand.
SARU has already committed to a new team in South Africa next year, namely the Southern Kings, taking part and if the franchise is not expanded to 16 teams, it will mean that one of the Bulls, Cheetahs, Sharks, Stormers or Lions will have to drop out next year. Interestingly enough as well, SuperSport pays the most for broadcast rights and so basically the biggest audience, as well as most of the advertising money and most of the profits are coming from South Africa.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Thursday 01-Mar-12
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Mila said:
on Friday 09-Mar-12 09:43 AM
The only guys to score out of this will be the lawyers. None of the existing franchises will go away quietly – they will fight and then demand their day in court. The fight has only just begun.
Daniela said:
on Friday 02-Mar-12 02:01 PM
Super 16 sounds better than Super 15.
I think it's always a good thing for our country that more teams be included, but they also cannot go overboard becasue eventually it'll just be another "World Cup" for provincial/state teams, which kind of defeats the whole point.
As for another team having to drop out is a bit unfair but it makes the local competition a bit more interesting.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
