1 presentation to portfolio committee on sport & recreation
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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 NationSocial - catalyst for nation-buildingEconomic - 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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Year
New Zealand 1987
600,000 300 mill £3.3 mill £1.0 mill
Total Cumulative
Match Attendance
Worldwide TV Audience
Gross Commercial
Income
Net Surplus
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
Australia2003
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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Australia RWC 2003actual
NATIONAL DIVIDEND
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