Episode Synopsis "The lowdown on the changes to the SA rugby salary cap [Ep 5]"

In episode 5 of the podcast, Miles goes through the incoming changes to the salary cap which applies to the South African rugby franchises, including the big bump in the cap amount and the introduction of marquee players. The goal is to keep hold of our country's best players. How does the cap stack up against the money being paid to players in Europe? What is SARU's financial position and what does it mean for whether the changes are sustainable? What are the concerns and how does the situation compare to that in the English Premiership?

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