@ David - I don't see it as an attack on WPRFU at all! I see it as valid questions being asked. WPRFU don't explain their decision making process at all, other than to say they act "in the best interest of the WPRFU". I understand all your reasons given in favor of Newlands. They are mostly however clearly very emotional reasons. No doubt that their are commercial hurdles that one would need to negotiate successfully, but the fact of the matter is that Newlands stadium is fast becoming a dinosaur; especially when it is compared with a stadium like CT Stadium. The problem for WPRFU is that fans are no longer blind to that fact, and they will be put under more and more pressure to make the inevitable move. So instead of being spiteful with the City of CT, the bosses should have thought about the long-term consequences of this. Should WPRFU get in a position where they battle to fill Newlands (and/or some "inspections" on Newlands find it unsafe or the parking/traffic situation unacceptable) they could very soon find them in a position where their bargaining power is greatly reduced! Pick your fights, WPRFU! And know when you are better off crossing your Rubicon before being pushed/forced to do so, when circumstances might well be far less favorable.
david - 12 years ago
Your attacks on the WPRFU are in poor taste.
Newlands has character,atmosphere,history,tradition,suiteholders and sponsors.
The rugby fraternity was not consulted when the white elephant was built.
@ David - I don't see it as an attack on WPRFU at all! I see it as valid questions being asked. WPRFU don't explain their decision making process at all, other than to say they act "in the best interest of the WPRFU". I understand all your reasons given in favor of Newlands. They are mostly however clearly very emotional reasons. No doubt that their are commercial hurdles that one would need to negotiate successfully, but the fact of the matter is that Newlands stadium is fast becoming a dinosaur; especially when it is compared with a stadium like CT Stadium. The problem for WPRFU is that fans are no longer blind to that fact, and they will be put under more and more pressure to make the inevitable move. So instead of being spiteful with the City of CT, the bosses should have thought about the long-term consequences of this. Should WPRFU get in a position where they battle to fill Newlands (and/or some "inspections" on Newlands find it unsafe or the parking/traffic situation unacceptable) they could very soon find them in a position where their bargaining power is greatly reduced! Pick your fights, WPRFU! And know when you are better off crossing your Rubicon before being pushed/forced to do so, when circumstances might well be far less favorable.
Your attacks on the WPRFU are in poor taste.
Newlands has character,atmosphere,history,tradition,suiteholders and sponsors.
The rugby fraternity was not consulted when the white elephant was built.