Jaded local rugby supporters might have to stomach another month of derbies before the Rainbow Cup provides some different opposition for local franchises. Local rugby supporters who were hoping for the Rainbow Cup to provide some variety to the South African calendar will possibly have to wait another two months for that to happen. "Personally, we're working back from the British & Irish Lions series. "Then it’s two or three weeks of preparation for the Boks, and then the Lions tour starts." There has been no indication of when the fixtures for the Rainbow Cup would be announced, but a decision on the Lions tour is expected at the end of the month.

Source: News 24 March 09, 2021 15:11 UTC