New Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has aired concerns about what he labels “humanity fears” engulfing his team during an extended stay in New Zealand for the proposed Rugby Championship. If it comes off, it would require the visiting players from South Africa, Australia and Argentina to bunker down in New Zealand for several weeks. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Siya Kolisi and his Springboks will face a long six weeks from home if the 2020 Rugby Championship is confirmed for New Zealand. READ MORE:* Springboks' daunting task: Rugby Championship in New Zealand tougher to win than Rugby World Cup in Japan* Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus had chemotherapy during victorious Rugby World Cup campaign* Have South African teams beaten their New Zealand Super Rugby hoodoo? They have resumed training in small groups but there is still no sign of when contact sport can resume in South Africa.

Source: Stuff July 27, 2020 20:15 UTC