Presentation to Portfolio Committee on Sport

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Presentation to Portfolio Committee on Sport
Recreation
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The State of SA Rugby
Brian van RooyenPresident, SA Rugby
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• Elite - Tri-nations champions 2004
• Provincial - Currie Cup consolidation
• Clubs and schools - Opportunities for all

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• BMI research - continuing growth
• Policy priorities - continuing transformation
• Global standing - force in the game
• RWC 1995 - positive memories

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The bidding challenge
Francois Pienaar CEO, SA RWC 2011 Bid
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• PAST
• Invited to bid by IRB - July 2004
• Bidding time frame - September 2004
• Expression of interest - October 2004

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• PRESENT
• Agreement with SAFA - November 2004
• Presentation to Portfolio Committee - Today

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• 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 Tyamzashe Chairman, SA RWC 2011 Bid
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• '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

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• 'Two Rivers Flowing Into One'
• Close co-operation between SA Rugby and SAFA
• Crossover support
• Synergy with FIFA 2010 World Cup .

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• One Nation
• Social - catalyst for nation-building
• Economic - wealth, jobs, tourism
• Political - international prestige

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• For South African rugby
• Financial boost
• Encouragement for youth
• Closer relations with neighbours

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Capacity to host RWC 2011
Francois Pienaar
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• Stadia - World class

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• Stadia - World class
• Transport and accommodation - World class

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• Stadia - World class
• Transport and accommodation - World class
• Communications - World class

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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
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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
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Exploding Myths
Mthobi Tyamzashe
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SA is greedy, wanting to host everything
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SA is greedy, wanting to host everything
IRB wants SA to bid
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SA can't handle two major events within space
of 12 months
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SA can't handle two major events within space
of 12 months
We will be twice as ready
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RWC 2011 will detract from FIFA 2010
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RWC 2011 will detract from FIFA 2010
FIFA 2010, dominant in every respect
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SA can wait to bid for another RWC
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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
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• Japan - Commercially strong, rugby pedigree weak

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• Japan - Commercially strong, rugby pedigree weak
• New Zealand - Rugby pedigree strong,
  commercially weak

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Requirements of Government
Mthobi Tyamzashe
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• Bidding phase
• Far less demanding than for FIFA 2010
• General letter of support

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• Hosting phase
• Safety and security (national and
  anti-terrorist)
• Services (border control, visas, customs
  clearance, official reception)

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Campaign Strategy
Francois Pienaar
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• International lobbying
• World Class bid book
• Presidents XV vs. World Barbarians, June 4 2005
• Efficient Evaluation tour

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Conclusion
Mthobi Tyamzashe
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• An opportunity to be seized
• An unique moment in time
• Chances of success excellent
• Urgent Government Support

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• THANK YOU