South African rugby teams included in Europe’s Champions Cup
Associated PressCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Three South African teams have been included in Europe’s top club rugby competition from next season, tournament organizers said on Thursday. “We now have an opportunity to also start rubbing shoulders with the top clubs from England and France.” Four South African teams were added to the URC last year after South Africa cut ties with the southern hemisphere’s Super Rugby competition. The South African teams “will all bring hugely exciting southern hemisphere rugby, well-known world-class players and broad new audiences into our tournaments,” European Professional Club Rugby chairman Dominic McKay said. McKay said it was “a crucial step forward.” South Africa’s decision to play its club rugby in the northern hemisphere has fueled speculation that the world champion Springboks may also move north and play in the Six Nations.
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