No feeding scheme for the Bulls: Rupert and Motsepe want Boland in the URC ... on its own

Typical of titans of industry, the duo of Johann Rupert and Patrice Motsepe have thrown down the gauntlet to the South African rugby establishment following their consortium's eye-catching offer to become the majority shareholders of the Boland Rugby Union (BRU).

Despite the union's relatively lowly status - the Cavaliers won the Currie Cup first division title last weekend, but can only battle for promotion in 2024 - South Africa's two most prominent businessmen, through a group consisting of the BRU, Motsepe and the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (a Remgro subsidiary), said their newest investment will not become a feeding scheme to the Bulls.

In fact, they believe the Cavaliers can become a URC franchise in future.