Australia proposes hosting Lions vs. Springboks series
January 31, 2021 GMT
SYDNEY (AP) Rugby Australia has officially offered to host this year’s test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported Sunday that Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has invited South African Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux to play the series in Australia in July and August. Rugby Australia has also sent a proposal to the chairman of England’s Rugby Football Union, Andy Cosslet, and World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont.
The newspaper said under McLennan’s plan South Africa and the Lions would share revenue from the three-test series and Australia would only take enough to cover costs. Australian Super Rugby teams might also play the Lions in matches outside the tests.