VOICED : Township kids dream of breaking the race barrier into rugby

The video discusses a new initiative at a sports academy in Kylie Cha aimed at introducing sports to a new audience. It highlights the challenges young players face, such as societal issues and lack of nutrition, which hinder their development into Springbok rugby players. The South African Rugby Union's announcement of a quota for players of color is explored, along with the criticism it faces. The video contrasts different training facilities and emphasizes the need to expand rugby from suburbs to townships to deepen the talent pool, especially post-apartheid.

What is one of the main challenges faced by young rugby players in South Africa?

• Overabundance of coaches

• Lack of interest in the sport

• Insufficient nutrition and conditioning

• Too many training facilities

Why did the South African Rugby Union decide to have 50% of the Springbok team be players of color by 2019?

• To address past injustices and reflect demographics

• To improve the team's performance

• To attract more sponsors

• To reduce the number of players

What is a criticism mentioned about the quota system in South African rugby?

• It will increase the number of players

• It will destroy the quality of rugby

• It will lead to more injuries

• It will make the sport less popular

What is suggested as necessary for deepening the talent pool in South African rugby?

• Spreading the game to townships

• Focusing only on urban areas

• Reducing the number of teams

• Increasing ticket prices

What role do world-class facilities play in the development of future rugby stars?

• They are only for elite players

• They are unnecessary for player development

• They are too expensive to maintain

• They provide essential training and support