Saracens’ Brendan Venter takes aim at ‘autocratic’ Prem in long-awaited media appearance
Saracens' technical director and culture chief Brendan Venter criticised the English Premiership for being overly autocratic in a rare interview. He likened rugby to winemaking, saying arrogance hampers quality and success. Venter urged the league to adopt a more collaborative approach, stressing that humility is essential for producing strong teams and sustainable, long‑term growth for the sport.