Quotas are back. The new quota system introduced by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) will result in more black talent on the fields. The system will be introduced in domestic rugby as of next year.

A 22 man squad will need seven players of colour, five in the starting team and at least two as part of the forwards. Oregon Hoskins CEO of SARU said:

The feeling within our organisation is that we had to step in to see more black players come through. The provinces also shared our views.

To have certain targets will show that SARU is committed towards transformation. The Vodacom Cup is of critical importance to development and it has moved away from its primary aim to provide opportunities to promising young players, especially those of colour.

The aim is to enlarge the pool of players of colour from which Currie Cup and Super Rugby coaches can pick. Hopefully, it would then also give the Springbok coach more options.

[Source: Sport24]