South African rugby moves step closer to returning after talks with government

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The wheels that will deliver rugby’s return to the playing field in this country are turning imperceptibly‚ but they are turning.

That much was confirmed by SA Rugby on Wednesday in a statement that said they “had sought and received clarification from government on a number of questions relating to the return to non-contact training.

“However‚ due the location of nine of the 14 professional teams in COVID-19 “hotspot” zones – where it has been confirmed that training is not permitted – SA Rugby is reviewing the various options available to them to address the issues of training and the hosting of matches. Whether that means they will get their Super Rugby and PRO14 teams to all prepare outside ‘hotspot’ zones is not immediately apparent.

Last week a glimmer of hope emerged that the Cheetahs and Southern Kings might see action by the third week of August.

 

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