Exclusive | Inside SA Rugby’s data-driven approach to the Boks winning the sport’s biggest tournament.
green and gold play their hearts out each time they get the opportunity to wear the Springbok jersey and carry the hopes of the nation on their shoulders. But the magic that happens on the field tells only a partial story of the work that goes into creating a championship-winning side.
From Maree’s description, Saru’s technological ecosystem can be delineated into two distinct processes: data collection and data-driven decision making. In addition to automated data capturing through the use of devices, there is also a team dedicated to the collection of in-game data including tackles, ball carries, passes and kicks, which is then used for technical analysis. The data is fed to the technical team in real time.“We developed the system a few years ago with our partner, Mobi Systems – a local company. I don’t remember the actual numbers but our latency from live makes us the quickest system in the world at this stage,” Maree said.
We use the same technology on the under-18 player as we do on the Springboks. That way we can compare that player not just to his optimal self “Our flagship team is the Springboks, but when a player comes into the system, we catch them at under-18. We use the same technology on the under-18 player as we do on the Springboks. That way we can compare that player not just to his optimal self, but to his comparable number in the first team so that they know how they compare to their first-team equivalent,” Maree said.
The younger sides like the under-18s or under-21s not only have access to the same tech as the first side but also serve as testing grounds for new technology, helping reduce the risk and expense at the highest level of the game.
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