Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee has explained some of the challenges faced by his team during the Covid-19-affected domestic season amid criticism of the quality of rugby.
Seen some valid comments around the quality of some CC matches…not trying to justify or defend it, just aiming to add some context. In 13 rounds of rugby since Covid hit…not once did we get to train a full week…the semi final week was first one without Covid absentees…
— Eduard Coetzee (@coetzee_eduard) January 24, 2021
So yes…most of the games were sub standard..but I choose to celebrate every coach and player in SA, who during the most testing time we have ever faced in professional rugby,kept our industry alive….
— Eduard Coetzee (@coetzee_eduard) January 24, 2021
May we use this occasion to honour and remember those who left us during the last 10 months of this terrible pandemic and celebrate the sport we love. The quality will return,our players remains talented…but Covid19 will leave a legacy of hurt! Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika?????
— Eduard Coetzee (@coetzee_eduard) January 24, 2021
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