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South African rugby president Oregan Hoskins steps down

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Former SARU head Oregan Hoskins (L) and former South African rugby coach, Peter de Villiers(R) in 2008 (AFP Photo/Gianluigi Guercia)

The president of the South African rugby union, Oregan Hoskins, stepped down Wednesday citing the need for change after more than 10 years in charge.

"Being president of SA Rugby has become a full-time job and with my term due to end in 18 months' time I decided that, after a decade in the job, it was now time to start the next phase of my career," said Hoskins, announcing his decision at an SA Rugby board meeting.

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