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Dan Biggar proposes solution to the currently 'unmanageable' South African Champions Cup issue


Published on 2024-12-14 11:45:25 - MSN
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  • Wales great Dan Biggar insists that changes need to be made if the Investec Champions Cup is to thrive with the inclusion of the South African teams. After their franchises - the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers - joined the United Rugby Championship,

The article discusses Welsh rugby player Dan Biggar's proposal to address the logistical challenges posed by South African teams in the European Champions Cup. Biggar, who has experience playing in both the Premiership and the Champions Cup, suggests that South African teams should play their home games in Europe to mitigate the extensive travel which affects player welfare, performance, and the environment. He highlights the strain of long flights, particularly the 12-hour journey from South Africa to Europe, which he believes is not conducive to high-level rugby performance. His solution aims to make the competition more manageable and sustainable, considering the inclusion of South African teams has added complexity to the tournament's scheduling and logistics.

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