On Saturday night, controversy in South African Rugby continued with the squad of 45 players being enlarged to 46 players to accomodate Luke Watson. Aparently, this was the doing of South African Rugby Union president Oregan Hoskins, due to pressure from politicians.
Springbok coach Jake White was not consulted on this change and is seeking legal advice according to reports.
Although it looks like a bit of a circus, SARB aproves the inclusion of Watson.
[Via: Super Rugby; Pic: SA Rugby]
Yeeeeeesssss! At last! Thank God for this moment!
Jake wants to take legal action? Sheesh..
Luke is a top class player he should make the 22 or tour with atleats as a ‘reserve’s reserve’
“IM LOVING IT”
luke watson is going to be the star of rugby in south africa! rugby definetely needs alot of diversity to increase the popularity of the sport.
@ Vanessa: Respect.
I don’t want to wait till the end of Summer
, I want it now. Who with me?
save your time and join me.
Pity Jake had to bow to politics to let this arrogant idiot play for our country.
Well you okes thought Watson was such a great player - he is NOW in the squad and cannot keep up with the work rate required. Watch him in the tri nations (if he get a game) and compare to the other squads. This guy is just a political pawn and if he had an ounce of dignity would step out of the way for players that are clearly more impressive than him on and off the field