The player exodus and the conference format are just a couple of reasons cited for South African franchises' poor showing in Super Rugby this year.
Sport24's rugby panel weigh in on the future of franchise rugby in SA, and the looming World Cup, after the Stormers were knocked out this weekend. Watch.
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