Lions out of Super 15

At the end of each “Survivor” TV program one of the contestants are being eliminated via votes from the other contestants. The evicted player walks up to the podium with his torch. After the words “The tribe has spoken “, the flame of life are put out and the player leaves the playing area. No word spoken, just the mere acceptance of the decision of the tribe

In real life the Lions rugby Union journey in the Super 15 series has come to end for 2012. Life, if the Lions succeed in their preparations, might be given again for the Super15 series in 2014. But that is a 2 years from now.

We must be humble and congratulate the EP Kings in their quest and wish them success in their Super 15 journey, but also issue them a warning that the Lions will not die but will be fighting back for re-admittance to the next Super15 series

We can argue this scenario in so many ways, but the fact of this matter is that the EP Kings got the vote from the majority of the Rugby unions in South Africa and we as disgruntled and unhappy supporters will have to accept the decision as it was made by the other unions.

We live to a standard that we always want to fight any decision if it doesn’t favor us. Why can’t we just accept and retreat in an honest and respectful way and start planning for our Future

The media was full of financial, injuries and fight within the union that eventually caused the Lions downfall. Will we as Lions be losing our respect and the respect of the other if we challenge this decision? I am only a supporter and not part of The Lions Rugby Union but may I me allowed to assist with my ideas.

We are out of the super league and must now fight forward with dignity and proud.

1. GLRU union to hold a general Union meeting and to send invites to all Players, Management, Sponsors, Media and supporters to attend the general meeting. Use this meeting to gather information of what is needed or expected of the future
2. All players and Management not happy within the current structure should be allowed to join other Unions to continue their passion.
3. A new management team with people for the passion of the game (and not money) is assigned to take the Union forward. The new look Lions team should be full of passionate people and not people in it for the money and maybe the management team could consist of Players , managers and also Supporter and Sponsor representative that attends all meetings.
4. We have up two 2 years to built up a strong and successful Lions team to play and win relegation for the Super15 for the 2014 season

I have forwarded request for comments to both Mr DeKlerk and Mr Watson and will be publishing it on the blog as soon as I  receive it