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Presentation to Portfolio Committee on Sport & Recreation. The State of SA Rugby. Brian van Rooyen President, SA Rugby. Elite - Tri-nations champions 2004 Provincial - Currie Cup consolidation Clubs and schools - Opportunities for all. BMI research - continuing growth
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The State of SA Rugby Brian van RooyenPresident, SA Rugby
Elite - Tri-nations champions 2004 • Provincial - Currie Cup consolidation • Clubs and schools - Opportunities for all
BMI research - continuing growth • Policy priorities - continuing transformation • Global standing - force in the game • RWC 1995 - positive memories
The bidding challenge Francois PienaarCEO, SA RWC 2011 Bid
PAST • Invited to bid by IRB - July 2004 • Bidding time frame - September 2004 • Expression of interest - October 2004
PRESENT • Agreement with SAFA - November 2004 • Presentation to Portfolio Committee - Today
FUTURE • Confirmation of bid - January 2005 • Delivery of Bid Book - May 2005 • RWC evaluation tour - June 2005 • IRB Decision - November 2005
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Advantages of Bidding Mthobi TyamzasheChairman, SA RWC 2011 Bid
'Two for One' • SA is committed to getting ready for FIFA 2010; RWC is a unique opportunity to secure a second return in 2011 on that investment • SA RWC 2011 will use same human skills, stadia, hotels, transport and communications infrastructure
'Two Rivers Flowing Into One' • Close co-operation between SA Rugby and SAFA • Crossover support • Synergy with FIFA 2010 World Cup .
One Nation • Social - catalyst for nation-building • Economic - wealth, jobs, tourism • Political - international prestige
For South African rugby • Financial boost • Encouragement for youth • Closer relations with neighbours
Capacity to host RWC 2011 Francois Pienaar
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Stadia - World class • Transport and accommodation - World class
Stadia - World class • Transport and accommodation - World class • Communications - World class
Total Cumulative Match Attendance Worldwide TV Audience Gross Commercial Income Net Surplus Year New Zealand 1987 600,000 300 mill £3.3 mill £1.0 mill Five Nations 1991 1 mill 1.75 bill £23.6 mill £4.1 mill South Africa 1995 1 mill 2.67 bill £30.3 mill £17.6 mill Five Nations 1999 1.75 mill 3.1 bill £70 mill £47.3 mill Australia 2003 1.85 mill 3.4 bill £81.8 mill £44 m broadcast fees £19 m sponsorship £15.8 m in other commercial revenue £64.3 mill
NATIONAL DIVIDEND Australia RWC 2003 actual South Africa RWC 2011 projection 20 teams / 48 matches Unchanged format 85 000 overseas visitors (60 000 Europe) 145 000 overseas visitors (110 000 Europe) R2.3 bill spent by visitors R6.5 bill spent by visitors R4.5 bill for the economy R11 bill for the economy
Exploding Myths Mthobi Tyamzashe
“SA is greedy, wanting to host everything”
“SA is greedy, wanting to host everything” IRB wants SA to bid
“SA can't handle two major events within space of 12 months”
“SA can't handle two major events within space of 12 months” We will be twice as ready
“RWC 2011 will detract from FIFA 2010”
“RWC 2011 will detract from FIFA 2010” FIFA 2010, dominant in every respect
“SA can wait to bid for another RWC”
“SA can wait to bid for another RWC” Next opportunity will probably be 2027
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Rivals for the 2011 Bid Francois Pienaar
Japan - Commercially strong, rugby pedigree weak • New Zealand - Rugby pedigree strong, commercially weak
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Requirements of Government Mthobi Tyamzashe
Bidding phase • Far less demanding than for FIFA 2010 • General letter of support
Hosting phase • Safety and security(national and anti-terrorist) • Services(border control, visas, customs clearance, official reception)
Campaign Strategy Francois Pienaar
International lobbying • World Class bid book • Presidents XV vs. World Barbarians, June 4 2005 • Efficient Evaluation tour
Conclusion Mthobi Tyamzashe
An opportunity to be seized • An unique moment in time • Chances of success – excellent • Urgent Government Support