Mr Ron Don's position
Sir, — As a former All Black I cannot accept Ron Don as a spokesman for New Zealand rugby. I question also his jingoistic advocacy of South African rugby, and his estimation of race and rugby in that country. As well, there is his refusal to concede that many thousands of New Zealanders may well have serious moral misgivings about sporting contacts with South Africa. What really rankles is his claim that 95 per cent of our sportsmen supported his recent trip to South Africa, a statement he now denies.
And on top of this we have our rugby players disclaiming responsi-
bility for the consequences to this country of their playing in South Africa. Their refrain that “rugby should be free from politics” has become nothing more than a verbal refuge from ethical considerations of any kind. —Yours, etc., HOWARD JOSEPH. April 19, 1979.
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