The rumor spread by the Daily Mail on Thursday of a possible integration of South Africa into the Six Nations Tournament from 2025, and replacing Italy, caused a stir.
And cause rather negative reactions among the community of European rugby fans.
This Friday, the Six Nations Committee issued a statement denying this prospect.
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“Six Nations Rugby, comprising the six Federations and CVC (the investment fund which acquired 1/7th of the shares a year ago, editor’s note), wishes to confirm that they are not conducting any discussions, nor are they developing plans to add or replace a Participating Union.
All his energy is focused on the ongoing strategic discussions regarding the July and November international windows, and the structure of the global season.”
"If you want to kill rugby in Italy, this would be the best way to do it..."
Marco Bortolami, ex-Italy captain
The former captain of Italy, and current head coach of Benetton Treviso, Marco Bortolami, reacted in the Daily Telegraph on Friday to this rumor.
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It would be a disaster.
The Six Nations have always been the highlight of the season for the exposure of Italian rugby.
If you want to kill rugby in Italy, this would be the best way to do it….
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