I take issue with removing the Springbok emblem from the rugby side. While I get where some are coming from, that it represents a bad part of our history, it’s also represents a very unifying part of our more modern history. The Rugby World Cup has been won twice since democracy was installed into our lives with the Springbok emblem leading the way.
If we have to resort to using other national symbols such as the Protea we are just changing things for the sake of doing so.
And what the hell is the Protea anyway? Yes it’s indigenous to our shores but it’s not a sports emblem! We are a nation of the Big 5! We have the choice of some of the greatest predators known to man living in our backyard and we opt for flora?
It also has to be said that as a brand the Springboks are a huge commodity to this nation – it acts as an ambassador for this country and brings in cash.
Changing the emblem now will just be someone’s small-minded brain’s way of saying “I told you so”…
Grow up.
The Springboks are more representative of this country than any other sports team out there achieving at international level.
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Richard, I'm with you on that one. You know, I understand the need for changing some street names from names of those who started and/or supported the apartheid era but for Pete's sake, the international symbol for our country's Rugby team? I say international because just about anyone out there who see's the springbok with the green and gold knows - that's SA rugby.
I agree - its more than just an emblem to some - its worldwide brand.
R
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