South Africa are in talks to quit the Rugby Championship and join the Six Nations, according to reports out of the UK LATEST:
is claiming that behind-the-scenes negotiations have taken place and there is a “sense of inevitability” that the Springboks will drop out of the Rugby Championship which they currently compete in against Australia, New Zealand and Argentina.
Italy’s place in the Six Nations has constantly been up for debate given their lack of competitiveness in recent years, but South Africa’s addition would not be to replace the struggling Azzurri.Highlanders halted by SharksSouth Africa has already seen two club sides, the Cheetahs and the Southern Kings, drop out of Super Rugby and join the Pro14, which is contested between teams from Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
One of the main reasons for South Africa’s desire for change is reportedly the time difference between their homeland and the rest of Europe.
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