Bok emblem move confirmed
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:27
The President's Council of the South African Rugby Union on Monday resolved to move the Springbok emblem to the right-hand side of the national playing jersey.
In a statement SARU said the decision was taken to accommodate the application of the National Sports Emblem – the King Protea – and to bring SA Rugby in line with other South African sports federations and planned legislation.
As a consequence of the change the Protea that is currently displayed above the leaping Springbok, will be removed from the Springbok logo.
"The [President's] Council took cognisance of the advice they received from the Sports Minister on pending national legislation and a consensus was reached," Oregan Hoskins, the SARU President, said.
"The possibility of retaining the Springbok on the left-hand side was discussed, as council had not taken a decision on the positioning and legislation remains to be promulgated.
"However, it was the decision of council to avoid confusion by making the move now and to prevent a future necessity of making a second change in due course."
The timing of the change will be confirmed once logistical considerations have been finalised.
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