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Deal ARU,
I, like many other West Australians was distressed yesterday when confronted by an apparently unsubstantiated rumour from the Daily Telegraph gaining traction in the media.
I thought it wise to respond.
I wish to advise you that, should the ARU not have the courage and foresight to retain the Force as a Super Rugby franchise in Perth I, along with many others, will choose to completely disassociate myself with the entire sport. As a rugby fan, ex-coach and member for 12 years I would see it as the ultimate act of betrayal for the ARU to set up a team in an expansion area, fail to adequately support the team throughout its history, Heavily fund every other franchise, allow the media to unabashedly bemoan the deal which saw the team SELL rights back to the ARU where no other franchise has been required to do so and ultimately contribute to the death of that team by failing to use their power of veto at SANZAAR.
If this eventuality occurs rugby will never see another cent from me and I will immediately cancel my subscription to Foxtel as I only maintain the service to watch rugby.
Based upon conversations I have with Perth rugby fans, I will not be alone.
Thank you for your time
GIGS20