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South Africa withdrew from the Australian-hosted Rugby Championship citing its government’s travel restrictions, player welfare and safety concerns.
Joint organization South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) said in a statement that the reigning World Cup champions will no longer compete against the other three countries, who will instead compete in the Tri-Nations tournament.
The decision means that South Africa will not play international matches between their World Cup victory over England in Japan on November 2, 2019, and July 24, 2021 when they host the British and Irish Lions in Johannesburg.
South African Rugby CEO Jurie Roux said in the SANZAAR statement: “This is a hugely disappointing result for fans and business partners, but the continued impacts of the pandemic across multiple dispensations mean we are unable to deliver a Springbok team. without seriously compromising the player. ” well-being, in addition to other logistical challenges. “
The five-week Tri-Nations will begin on October 31 and Australia will host New Zealand in Sydney.
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