There is still speculation that world champions South Africa could be eliminated from the rugby championship with a massive blow to the four-nation tournament.
South African rugby has yet to announce whether it will take part in the seven-week tournament in Australia, which begins later this month with a test between the Wallabies and All Blacks.
Many of the Argentine players have already arrived in Australia but concerns remain about the Springboks lack of preparation as their players are just back to Super Rugby due to a six month delay due to COVID-19.
The Springboks haven’t played together since winning the World Cup final against England in Japan last November.
SA Rugby issued a statement over the weekend saying there were “hurdles” to overcome before they could confirm they would play.
“The Springboks ability to compete in the rugby championship will be completed early next week,” the statement said.
“The team is set to defend its title in Australia between November 7th and December 12th, but a few hurdles had to be overcome to be confirmed.”
There is speculation that Rassie Erasmus, who coached the Springboks for the World Cup last year and is now rugby director, cites player welfare as the reason for their late retirement.
Former Springboks coach Jake White, who is currently training the bulls in the South African competition, said he doesn’t think the team would be ready for the rugby championship.
“I fully understand that this is not the ideal preparation. If I were a coach, I would probably ask SA Rugby to find ways that we don’t participate in because the situation is a little unfair, ”White said after the Bulls game in Pretoria.
“There are local players who have only played two competitive games and now have to go to the rugby championship. It’s not ideal. ”
White acknowledged that the financial implications of not playing could force the hand of the administrators.
“I also fully understand that there are other things that come into play,” White said.
“We are the current owners of the title and this is about television rights.
“When you sit in the boardroom and do the buzz you have an idea of what should be happening, and when you’re a coach you have another.
“It’s a difficult decision.”
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