Which way did Southland vote in rugby powerplay, and why?

“We need to support our elite, because that’s our All Blacks and Super players, but where do they come from? We need a pathway to get there."

Rugby Southland has sided with many other provincial unions in backing proposal 2 at a special New Zealand Rugby vote. Photo: DEBBIE FAHEY

Southland joined the bulk of other provincial unions in voting to retain some “industry knowledge” on a new independent New Zealand Rugby board at a monumental moment for the sport.

It’s a vote that has sparked disappointment from the New Zealand Rugby Player’s Association and others.