The announcement comes as the Rainbow Nation struggles with a second wave of the coronavirus that has cast fresh doubt on the Lions tour going ahead this year. Each team will play one pool opponent and all of the European teams will make at least one trip to the Rainbow Nation. Before it kicks off, the Irish provinces will finish a 16 round PRO14 campaign in March and Champions Cup places will be decided on the final table at that stage. The Rainbow Cup will then kick off on April 17, with the Bulls, the Stormers, the Sharks and the Lions competing for the trophy. “The timing of the Rainbow Cup is perfect,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent December 23, 2020 13:42 UTC