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‘The Aussies are arrogant; it’s our turn! Host Lions in S Africa, or postpone’

by Travel Trade February 18, 2021, 5:01 pm 949 Views

Australia wants to host South Africa and the British Lions. “We must put pressure on them to postpone,” pleads Wynand Claassen.

The second wave of Covid-19 infections in South Africa has passed.

Despite a vast improvement of the situation, compared to a couple of months ago, the much anticipated British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa is in doubt.

The Lions tour the country every 12 years; it is second in prestige only the World Cup.

In news that will break millions of South African hearts – Rugby Australia has offered to host the eight-match tour – with South Africa in Australia – to avoid it being played behind closed doors.

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