Blue Bulls* presentation to

Parliament Portfolio Committee on Sport and

Recreation12th June 2007

*Blue Bulls Rugby Union & Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd

Discussion Topics

• Topic 1 : Blue Bulls Transformation Status Quo

• Topic 2 :The Way Forward

• Topic 3 : Conclusion

• Topic 4 : What has been achieved on the

professional rugby level?

BBRU

Blue Bulls jurisdiction area includes:• Northern Gauteng (Greater Tshwane)• Limpopo

• One of the leading provinces on the field.• Vast geographical area – overlapping two provinces.• Traditional rural areas – non rugby playing.• SARU Broad-based transformation process and charter strategy guide Blue Bulls into the future.• Aligning ourselves to thè above.

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Topic 1State of Transformation

• A Strategic Plan for Game Development was initiated in 2001and managed for a period of 5 years.

• The Plan essentially focussed on the transformation of rugby within the jurisdiction of the Blue Bulls, including the Limpopo Province.

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State of Transformation (continued)

• The Transformation Plan was annually audited and the processed results and data were sent to SA Rugby.

• The Blue Bulls are aware of flaws and obstacles regarding the implementation of the Plan. One example would be the lack of wider representation of role players and cooperation in relevant joint ventures .E.g. Local Government, Dept of Sport and Recreation, etc.

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State of Transformation (continued)

• Success of The Blue Bulls Transformation Strategy and projects delivered excellent results in the past five years e.g. previously disadvantaged communities:

– Increase in schools and youth teams, especially in the Limpopo.– Increase in senior club teams – Development of rugby facilities .– Development of women’s rugby. – Training of coaches and capacity building projects with management of

black clubs.– Bulletjie rugby campaign for u/6-u/8 mini.– Tshwane Inner City project– Re-establish rugby in the developed schools in the Tshwane City area

(large influx of black children in traditional Rugby strongholds).– Talented black player programmes .

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Topic 2The way forward for critical sport issues

on transformation and development• SA Rugby is currently in the process of launching

a project to transform rugby on a national basis according to a scheduled plan.

• The SA Rugby Transformation Concept Plan has already been introduced at various rugby forums nationally and provincially.

• Workshops were facilitated with the various BBRU role players and affiliates in 2007.

BBRU

The Way Forward (continued)

• Guide-lines and framework regarding the Transformation Plan and process are being communicated on various levels of sport and government administration e.g. (DSR: Local Sports Councils, etc.)

BBRU

The Way Forward (continued)

• The BBRU believes that the Transformation initiative will have a great impact on the following focus areas, with specific reference to schools:

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The Way Forward (continued) Strategic focus areas: 2008+

• Levelling demographic playing fields.• Grow the game in former disadvantaged communities.• Grow the game in the so-called advantaged

communities with special emphasis on black people in rugby.

• Improving women’s rugby.• Major capacity building and life skills projects.• Talent identification and development projects.• Major focus on the Limpopo region with vast potential

for rugby.

BBRU

The Way Forward (continued)• The Blue Bulls realise that the Union cannot undertake such an

enormous project on their own and is thus dependent on the following organisations:– Gauteng & Limpopo Dept. of Sports and Recreation

– Tshwane & Limpopo Government

– Local Sports Councils

– Dept. of Education

– Dept. of Health

– Lotto Board

– Other role players

– Sponsors

BBRU

The Way Forward (continued)

• Support from all the above-mentioned institutions and other role players will be of cardinal importance. Finances and Human Resources as support will be a prerequisite.

BBRU

The Way Forward (continued)

• Amateur and professional divisions at The Blue Bulls are in the process of compiling a framework for the implementation of our Transformation Plan, based on the six dimensions prescribed by SA Rugby, namely:1. Demographic representation2. Access 3. Skill development 4. Employment equity 5. Preferential procurement

6. Social investment through community development –

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Topic 3 - Conclusion

• It must be mentioned that the challenge to successfully manage the transformation process within the BBRU, is much larger than in the provinces where rugby has been accepted as a culture within black communities.

• The Blue Bulls would like to emphasise that Government (nationally and provincial: Gauteng) should collectively commit to support the BBRU with transformation.

BBRU

Conclusion (continued)

• The BBRU accepts the responsibility to transform significantly and to develop and promote rugby in all corners of the Province.

BBRU

Topic 4 : What has been achieved on the professional rugby level?

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Professional Rugby

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Structure: Blue Bulls Rugby

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ClubsAssociations Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd

Youth Rugby

Schools

Medical

Referee’s

Amateur Rugby

Sport Management & Investment Company

Core: Game Development

Rugby Structures

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Junior Senior

College & Academy

Schools

Springbok Blue Bulls Players

Blue Bulls Springbok’s 2005 2006 2007Blue Bulls 7 9 14Black Springboks in RWC 2007 Squad - - 14

Black Blue Bulls 2 4 4

Black Blue Bulls not available – Injuries

- 1• Guthro Steenkamp

2• Tim Dlulane

• Chilliboy Raleapelle

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28.5%

Emerging Bok’s Blue Bulls Players

Blue Bulls in Emerging Bok’s 2007- Squad

2007

Blue Bulls 5

Black Emerging Boks 13

Black Blue Bulls 3

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23%

S.A. Under 21Blue Bulls Players

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SA U21 Players

Black SA U21Players

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S.A. Under 19Blue Bulls Players

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Black SA U19Players

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Super 14

Super 14 2005 2006 2007

Total number of players used 30 38 35

Number of black players used 6 10 6

Number of black players in starting team

5 4 6

Black Players not available

• Chilliboy Ralepelle

• Guthro Steenkamp

3• Chilliboy Ralepelle

• Tim Dlulane• Danwel Demas

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20% 26% 17%

• Competitiveness• Availability of black players – extra franchise

Super 14 Black players in 2007 matches Date Vs Black

Players in 22

Black Players in starting team.

Black Players reserves playing.

Black Players in 22 not playing.

3 February Sharks 3 2 1 - 10 February Cheetahs 4 2 2 - 16 February Western

Force 4 2 1 1

24 February Chiefs 5 4 - 1 3 March Brumbies 4 3 1 - 10 March Waratahs 5 4 1 - 17 March Crusaders 5 4 1 - 24 March Highlanders 5 4 - 1 31 March Hurricanes 5 4 - 1 14 April Stormers 4 2 2 - 21 April Lions 5 3 2 - 27 April Blues 4 3 1 - 5 May Reds 5 5 - - 12 May Crusaders

Semi 4 4 - -

19 May Sharks – final

4 3 1 -

Percentage of Senior Black Players Contracted

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52

8

44

14

61

9

46

9

56

13

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Total playerscontracted

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21.1% 18.1% 22.9% 19.5% 16% 26%

Percentage of Junior Black Players Contracted

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55

11

45

8

32

14

38

19

37

20

41

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Black playerscontracted

Total playerscontracted

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20% 24.4% 25% 36.8% 51.3% 48.8%

Achievements: Seniors

Super 12 / 14Year Title Result

2007 Champions 1st

2006 Semi 4th

2005 Semi 3rd

2004 6th 6th

2003 6th 6th

2002 12th 12th

2001 12th 12th

Currie CupYear Title Result

2007

2006 Final Draw

2005 Final Lost

2004 Final Won

2003 Final Won

2002 Final Won

2001 6th 6th

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Achievements: Seniors

Vodacom CupYear Title Result

2007 Final Lost

2006 Third No Semi

2005 Semi Lost

2004 Final Lost

2003 Final Lost

2002 Final Lost

2001 Final Won

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Achievements: Juniors

Under 19 Year Title Result

2007

2006 Final Won

2005 Final Won

2004

2003

2002 Second No Final

2001 Final Won

Under 21 / 20 Year Title Result

2007

2006 Final Won

2005 Final Won

2004 Final Won

2003 Final Won

2002 Final Draw

2001 Semi Lost

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Player Started FTP

SA U/19

SA U/21

Springboks Other

Chilliboy Ralepelle

2005 2005 2005/6 2006 2005 SA u/19 Player of the year

2006 IRB u/21 player of the year

2006 1st Black Springbok Captain

Hilton Lobberts

2005 2005 2005/6 2006 IRB u/19 World Cup – player of the tournament

Bandisa Maku 2005 2006 2007 Emerging Boks

Luvuyu Mhlobiso

2005 2005 2005/6 Blue Bulls Vodacom Cup

Andisa Gxobo 2005 Blue Bulls Vodacom Cup

Mtunsi Mabetha

2006 2006 Blue Bulls Vodacom Cup

Riacco Eillard 2006 2006 SA Schools Burton Francis

2006 2006 Blue Bulls u/19

Baphiwe Mfundise

2007 SA Schools

Aubrey McDonald

2007 2007 SA Schools x 2

Vainon Willis 2007 2007 SA Schools x 2

Blue Bulls Fast Track Program

Reasons for success on the fields• Best coaching team(s) – Continuity and consistency.

– Professional rugby structures.

• Talented players.– Player feeder structures (Player ID and Recruitment).

• Top black players.• Create fast track opportunities for talented black players.

• Professional environment.– Focus on the “TEAM” and the “total” player.

• Facilities centralized at stadium – Fields, gym, pool, medical, rehabilitation and eatery.

• Equipment.

• Scientific programs.• Conditioning.• Medical – Rehabilitation and nutrition.• Technical and tactical.

• Marketable rugby – Winning.

Blacks37%

Whites43%

Asians 2%

Coloureds18%

Breakdown of Vodacom Bulls National Supporters Base

Research done by BMIBB Co

Bulls Supporters: 2,017,000

Black Supporters:1,149,690

Loftus Versfeld Spectator Attendance

370,770

303,108

536,913

191,123

441,577

288,673

475,518

175,433

389,737

73,429

292,036

152,112

239,086

159,229

205,716

113,000

215,563

165,000

370,847

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Status – Way forward

• Blue Bulls on field performance excellent.

• Despite few black players –schools and clubs - in Blue Bulls jurisdiction area playing rugby.

• Efficient senior recruitment is a short term solution to have adequate black players in our squads.

• Effective rugby structures and fast track programs are medium term solutions to recruit enough players and as we align with SARU’S broad-based transformation process and charter, this will secure a sustainable province and brand for the future for the Blue Bulls.

• Bulls black supporter base increased dramatically over past ten years.

• Loftus Versfeld as soccer home base for PSL-Teams - Chiefs, Sundowns and Supersport changed perceptions regarding Pretoria, the Blue Bulls and Loftus Versfeld.

• Communities must be increasingly exposed to the rugby.

The Way Forward (continued)

• The Blue Bulls will apply more resources on professional rugby and make money available to amateur rugby :

– Financial– Volunteers– Coaches– Facilities– Referees– Medical, etc..

To increase access to the game

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Blue Bulls The Way Forward (continued)

1.Demographic representation.– Increase numbers of black players, coaching staff and management.2. Access.– To establish opportunities high performance players, coaches, officials and management.3. Skills development.– Enhance skill transfer, through:

• Academy.• Rugby College.• Training coaching staff, officials and management.• Elite player projects.

4. Employment equity.– Levelling the playing grounds and create opportunities for coaching staff, officials and

management 5. Preferential procurement.– Increase % procurement from empowered companies.6. Social investment through community development – Inner City projects, emphasis schools mass and talented players.

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