The South African Rugby Union has, as expected, voted to explore entering the four Super Rugby franchises into an expanded Guinness Pro16 as well as retaining a place in a revised Sanzaar competition. “The new direction was determined by the SARU General Meeting as it is the highest authority in rugby,” added the statement. “SA Rugby would now accelerate preliminary conversations with PRO Rugby Championship DAC on SA Rugby’s representation in the competition. Roux said New Zealand’s decision made it impossible to deliver the 14-team Vodacom Super Rugby competition that had been agreed by the partners and for which five-year broadcasting agreements had been signed. SARU suggested the Cheetahs could be accommodated in a modified Super Rugby competition as well as a revamped, eight-team Currie Cup Premier Division and a new 14-team, domestic Cup competition.

Source: The Irish Times September 29, 2020 18:45 UTC