Supply chains are a series of complex, interconnected systems that we all take for granted. That is until a pandemic, a war or some other catastrophe collides with our world. Then, one day when we walk into the supermarket the shelves are empty.
Rugby is also totally dependent on supply chains. It starts with the development of players in schools and junior clubs. Then the elite player pathway selects players from this pool to move into the provincial academies. Provincial teams then draw from these academies. At the top of the chain, the national team selects the best of the best from the provinces.
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- April 2, 2022
