In the 2010 South African domestic season, Namibia and Argentina (presumably Argentina 'Jaguars' or 'A') will compete in the Vodocom Cup. The Vodocom Cup is played between teams from the Currie Cup Premier division and First Division provincial rugby
“We have a responsibility as a member of the rugby family to assist our fellow nations where we can,” said Dr Jan Marais, chairman of the Interim Exco. “By including Argentina and Namibia in the Vodacom Cup we hope to assist them in their preparation in the year before the Rugby World Cup. “It could also prove an important stepping stone for Argentina in their strategy to successfully fulfill the criteria required by SANZAR to confirm their inclusion in the Vodacom Tri-Nations from 2012"
Providing all the 2009 teams are still in, the 2010 competition, due to run at the same time as the 2010 Super 14, between February and May, will consist of...
Northern Section
Golden Lions
Griffons
GWK Griquas
Platinum Leopards
Pumas
Valke
Vodacom Blue Bulls
Namibia
Southern Section
BA Mighty Elephants
Boland Kavaliers
Border Bulldogs
SWD Eagles
The Sharks XV
Vodacom FS Cheetahs
Vodacom Western Province
Argentina XV
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I would expect the Jaguars to top their group in this competition. Namibia, on the other hand, will surely be satisfied with mid-table.
ReplyDeleteIt will depend on how strong the Jaguars will be. Going on their European and home results, many against first national teams, they should do well if they keep to that squad. A few in that squad actually played for European-based teams. This arrangement may make their selection difficult. Namibia has the advantage of almost being at home.
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