Act One, Scene One, Take Two… In a world that has become so fluid and unpredictable, we cannot take anything for granted but one can be fairly certain that the localised form of the eagerly anticipated Rainbow Cup should finally start this week. Munster started the overseas version of what has now become a dual competition because of Covid restrictions in grand style at the weekend, hammering an admittedly depleted PRO14 champion unit Leinster 27-3. Damian de Allende was in outstanding form for the winners, picking up the official Man of the Match award, and thus confirming to Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber that with André Esterhuizen also boasting good form in England and Frans Steyn still playing, he doesn’t have too much to worry about when it comes to the No. 12 jersey for the forthcoming series against the British and Irish Lions.

Source: News 24 April 27, 2021 03:56 UTC