Rebels set to veto 2003 Currie Cup
November 4, 2002

SA Rugby's new look Currie Cup competition that was set to debut next year is facing a crisis months before it is due to kick off.

The new system excludes eight of the 14 Currie Cup unions, who are relegated to a second division but four of the relegated provinces have called a special meeting of the South African Rugby Football Union to question the new format.

The rebels, Eastern Province, Border, Griquas and North West, believe they have the voting power to overturn the decision on the new Currie Cup.

SA Rugby, the professional arm, and Sarfu decided in July to arrange the Currie Cup on strength versus strength.

The Cape Argus reports that only Eastern Province objected to the restructuring in July. A source close to the rebel provinces told the newspaper that one of the main reasons for the unhappiness was that the decision was pushed through without any proper consultation.

The smaller unions also believe the new system will mean a slow death for most of provincial unions.

The general council of Sarfu has 51 delegates and the rebel unions have a definite 24 votes and believe they can win a majority.

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