A consultation process has begun with a potential equity partner to invest in WP Professional Rugby (Pty) Ltd, the commercial arm of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU), which remains under administrative control of the South African Rugby Union (SARU).

A formal offer from a preferred bidder has been received by the board of WP Professional Rugby (Pty) Ltd and has been presented to the finance committee of SARU. That committee, in the first instance, will make a recommendation to the Executive Council (Exco) of SARU, once it has completed consultations with the bidder.

Once Exco has reviewed the offer, it will be presented to the General Council of WPRFU, which body has the final verdict on any such agreement.