Summary South Africa was forced to relegate one of its teams in favor of another in 2012.
CAPE TOWN (AP) - South African Rugby Union President Oregan Hoskins says his country must have six clubs in Super Rugby from 2016 or it will "look north," a clear threat to approach European competition if the southern hemisphere can't accommodate its terms.
South African Press Association quoted Hoskins as saying: "As far as I am concerned ... It is six or nothing."
South Africa was forced to relegate one of its teams in favor of another in 2012 after SANZAR, which sanctions international rugby in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, refused to expand the three-nation, 15-team competition.
All three countries currently have five clubs in the Super 15.
Hoskins told SAPA if six South African teams aren't included when a new television deal is expected after the 2015 season, "then we have to look north."
