South Africa v Georgia clash in doubt due to Covid outbreak

South Africa’s match with Georgia on Friday is in doubt as the whole squad has been placed in isolation following a positive Covid-19 test returned by second row Lood de Jager. The news comes ahead of their test series against the Lions.

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Sexton omitted as Gatland names Lions squad

Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton has not been selected by Warren Gatland for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa this summer. Eight Irish players have made the squad while Sam Simmonds who last played for England in 2018 was a surprise inclusion.

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Lions series to take place in South Africa as planned

The British and Irish Lions and South Africa Rugby have agreed they will proceed with planning for this summer’s tour to go ahead as originally scheduled in South Africa. The Lions and SA Rugby released a joint statement on Tuesday confirming that they were “aligned” on delivering the three-Test series in South Africa during the “scheduled playing window”.

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Ireland to face South Africa and Scotland at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Ireland will face defending champions South Africa and near neighbours Scotland in the group stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Hosts France have been paired with three-time world champions New Zealand while England will face Argentina.

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Superb South Africa stun England to win Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup 2019 Final England 12-32 South Africa  Fly-half Handre Pollard kicked a record 22 points to allow Siya

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