World Cup-holders South Africa pull out of Rugby Championship

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The Springboks, who haven't played since winning the World Cup for the 3rd time in Japan last year, cited government travel restrictions, player welfare and safety concerns for their withdrawal.

The Springboks, who haven't played since winning the World Cup for the third time in Japan last year, cited government travel restrictions, player welfare and safety concerns for their withdrawal.

"But the ongoing impacts of the pandemic in multiple dispensations mean we are unable to deliver a Springbok team without seriously compromising player welfare, apart from other logistical challenges." But that plan fell through when New Zealand demanded their final game on December 12 be changed so they could complete their Covid-enforced quarantine before Christmas Day.

 

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