Rainbow Cup Pre Season Discussion Thread

[TRF_Olyy]

What i came here for is this, the uk just announced the lifting of the lockdown.

As far as I'm aware the lockdowns easing off in the UK are an internal thing and international travel rules are completely separate (if anything it seems like restrictions on international travel are getting stricter atm)

I believe, at the moment, no one can enter the UK from South Africa unless they are a UK passport holder or have a permanent visa - and even then have to quarantine and pass multiple tests.

 

[big ginger 8]

Rainbow Cup to start this month with final call on South African sides to come https://the42.ie/5407204

So absolutely no change from what the official position was before the weekend.

 

[The Seeker]

Rainbow Cup to start this month with final call on South African sides to come https://the42.ie/5407204

So absolutely no change from what the official position was before the weekend.

It's one week later, and still no change!

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[TRF_heineken]

It's one week later, and still no change!

Five players to watch in the Rainbow Cup

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The local matches will continue, it's more to do with the SA sides being allowed to travel north, and is still awaiting a final answer from the English and Welsh Rugby unions where they would be staying.

 

[unrated]

The local matches will continue, it's more to do with the SA sides being allowed to travel north, and is still awaiting a final answer from the English and Welsh Rugby unions where they would be staying.

Why do we need to stay in England? Why do we need permission from them? Cant we just go directly to Ireland

 

[Groundhog]

Provinces set to continue in Rainbow Cup without South African sides

The Stormers, Lions, Bulls, and Sharks are set to pull out of the competition.

www.the42.ie

South Africans Pull Out

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

What a joke this was, should have just been patient.

 

[Groundhog]

Have zero interest in another meaningless interpro fest to be honest. Bin the whole thing.

 

[irisht]

Have zero interest in another meaningless interpro fest to be honest. Bin the whole thing.

end the season in april? Madness.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Why do we need to stay in England? Why do we need permission from them? Cant we just go directly to Ireland

I think Ireland have pretty strict rules atm too - just had a quick google and it looks like they're doing a 2 week quarantine for anyone coming in from RSA, and pro sports don't come under the list of reasons they'll allow entry for atm anyway

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Soooo about that shortened Pro14 format...

 

[big ginger 8]

Have zero interest in another meaningless interpro fest to be honest. Bin the whole thing.

Leinster and Ullster need the games anyway and probably so do the Lions hopefuls. Expect a lot of rotation.

 

[big ginger 8]

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Pro14 Select to shadow the Lions, play the clubs and SA in a warm up. There's a touring team I'd support.

 

[TRF_heineken]

There has been no reports yet from our side to withdraw from the rainbow cup yet... Hopefully that means that there is another plan in motion?

 

[big ginger 8]

Pro14 confirm that the South African teams are out of the Rainbow Cup https://the42.ie/5416069

 

[Gavin]

Pro14 confirm that the South African teams are out of the Rainbow Cup https://the42.ie/5416069

Is it true that they couldn't get support from the British government to allow them to base themselves in the UK without needing to quarantine?

I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I have an idea what if the Irish, Welsh, Scottish and italian team play in their own comp?
Could call it the excellent 14?

 

[TRF_heineken]

Is it true that they couldn't get support from the British government to allow them to base themselves in the UK without needing to quarantine?

I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere.

It's insinuated yes...

Dual tournament approach to Rainbow Cup announced | SuperSport

PRO14 Rugby and SA Rugby will operate dual Rainbow Cup tournaments with no cross-hemisphere fixtures in the absence of formal approvals in place..

supersport.com

 

[big ginger 8]

Is it true that they couldn't get support from the British government to allow them to base themselves in the UK without needing to quarantine?

I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere.

According to the article they enquired about 16 different locations across Ireland, the UK and even the Middle East but none proved possible.