Springboks given 48-hour deadline for Rugby Championship decision


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Final - England v South Africa - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - November 2, 2019 - South Africa's Siya Kolisi (C) celebrates with the Webb Ellis trophy after winning the World Cup Final. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - World champions South Africa have been handed a 48-hour deadline to resolve internal issues and confirm their participation in the Rugby Championship, governing body SANZAAR said on Wednesday.

The southern hemisphere championship, which also includes Australia, New Zealand and Argentina, will be held entirely in Australia this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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