The build-up to the Springboks series against Ireland has had many talking points – naming a new captain and whether Allister Coetzee would pick overseas-based players, for example – but everyone’s also keeping a close eye on what’s been coming out of the mouths of the ANC Youth League.

They have been pretty vocal in saying that they will look to disrupt the impending tests – first back in May (HERE), and then again on Monday (HERE).

All that has changed after a meeting with SA Rugby though, the two bodies ironing out some pressing issues. Here’s Sport24:

ANC Youth League Secretary General Njabulo Nzuza, said that although rugby still had much work to do, his organisation had been reassured of SA Rugby’s intentions and commitment following a presentation to the League by SA Rugby…

“After an intense and exhaustive dialogue on the current situation in rugby, we were reassured that SA Rugby takes this matter as seriously as the ANCYL and that steps have been put in place to ensure that transformation continues apace in the game.

“We have further noted that the current Springbok squad is the most transformed in history and Teboho Mohoje has been named as captain of the South https://buyabilifyonlinenow.com Africa ‘A’ team this week.

“SA Rugby demonstrated where progress has been made and on that basis we are happy to throw our full weight behind the Springboks and put off our plans to disrupt matches. We have provided SA Rugby with recommendations on Youth engagement and will continue this conversation with SA Rugby.”

Of course that doesn’t mean it’s going to be plain sailing for SA Rugby, with the ANCYL sure to keep a close eye on things. Here’s Khaya Mayedwa, Senior Manager Government and Stakeholder Relations at SA Rugby:

“We had a healthy and at times robust conversation with the Youth League, but there was also a meeting of minds.

“We had the opportunity to explain just how far SA Rugby has come in recent years and discuss the details of our Strategic Transformation Plan, which is a road map for the sport at all levels to 2019. We believe that SA Rugby has a good story to tell and we welcomed the engagement with the ANCYL to bring them up to speed with our progress.”

Hey, if Orania leaders and the EFF can sit down for a meeting (HERE) then there’s hope for us all.

[source:sport24]

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