rassie erasmus

Rassie Erasmus coach of Springboks during ta training session. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Blow for rugby’s U20s as world championships are cancelled

World Rugby’s Under-20 Championships will not take place this year because of the current impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

rassie erasmus

Rassie Erasmus coach of Springboks during ta training session. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

World Rugby’s Under-20 Championships, scheduled for Italy in June and July, will not take place this year because of the current impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the governing body has announced.

READ | JAKE WHITE’S SON DREAMS OF PLAYING FOR THE BLITZBOKS

Italy had also been scheduled to host the tournament last year before it was cancelled.

“The decision was taken in consultation with the potential hosts and participating federations, taking into account all aspects from the financial impact to the consequences on the health of the players,” World Rugby said in a statement

“World Rugby is currently working with regions and federations to identify regional competitions that can be held in a safe environment, reflecting the international federation’s ambition to develop high level competition models for future rugby stars,” the statement continued. 

READ | WILL MYSTERIOUS DUBAI MONEY BE ENOUGH TO KEEP SPRINGBOKS IN THE CAPE?