Rugby is becoming Increasingly Popular in South African townships, particularly after the national team's 2019 Rugby World Cup victory, which was captained by Siya Kolisi, the first black player to wear the armband in an international match. However, the legacy of racial segregation in the sport still hinders progress towards equal representation. Private schools, which dominated rugby during white rule, still have better facilities and resources than public schools in townships. Without investment in public schools and infrastructures, true representation in rugby will not be achieved.

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