Statement by SARU and Soweto RFC

Representatives of the club met Professor Jannie Ferreira, president of the Golden Lions Rugby Union, and Mr Hoskins to resolve outstanding issues.

As a result of the positive discussions Soweto are prepared to reconsider their disaffiliation from the Golden Lions Rugby Union. Their final decision will however be subject to a mutually acceptable and enforceable anti-racism policy being jointly formulated by both parties before the end of October 2008.

Mr Hoskins endorsed the agreement and praised the efforts of both parties in attempting to find a solution to the problem of racism in rugby.

Further statements will only be made once the details of the agreement have been finalised.