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Rugby Championship: South Africa committed to competition for next decade

South Africa withdrew from this year's Rugby Championship over player welfare concerns; the country's Super Rugby franchises could joined an expanded PRO16

Last Updated: 04/11/20 7:44am

Reigning world champions South Africa intend to remain a part of the Rugby Championship
Reigning world champions South Africa intend to remain a part of the Rugby Championship

South Africa will remain committed to the Rugby Championship for the next decade, organisers SANZAAR said on Wednesday.

There had been speculation the world champions might have looked to eventually join the Six Nations, but any plans for that look to be at an end following this announcement

It comes after South Africa pulled out of this year's Rugby Championship over player welfare concerns, leaving just Australia, New Zealand and Argentina to contest a six-match tournament.

"The southern hemisphere rugby powers have recognised the need for change in these difficult times and have committed to an international rugby future through to 2030," SANZAAR said in a statement.

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SANZAAR chief executive Andy Marinos added: "The re-commitment by the four unions to the long-term future of the international game is an important start as we embark in a new direction.

Rumours South Africa could join the Six Nations have been put to one side
Rumours South Africa could join the Six Nations have been put to one side

"The disruption during 2020 has been significant, however, despite the numerous setbacks and the inherent complexity of our vast geographical expanse, we have managed to keep the game alive."

The four-nation SANZAAR governing body faced turmoil this year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) seemingly at odds with both South Africa and Australia over the future of the club-based Super Rugby competition.

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New Zealand, Australia and South Africa made the decision to organise domestic Super Rugby competitions this year due to the pandemic, and with travel restrictions likely to remain in place they may have to do so again in 2021.

Last week, South African bosses voted to move their four Super Rugby franchises into an expanded PRO16 competition.

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