The Springboks have withdrawn from the World Rugby Classic, with high costs cited as the reason for their absence from the tournament in Bermuda, according to a report by the Royal Gazette.
The World Rugby Classic is an annual invitational tournament held in Bermuda that traditionally features teams composed of former international players. South Africa have been a regular and popular participant in the event over the years.
No further detail regarding the specific financial considerations or the decision-making process behind the withdrawal was available from the provided source text. It is not clear at this stage whether the Springboks’ absence is a one-off or whether it signals a longer-term withdrawal from the event.
The news will disappoint fans of the Classic, for whom the South Africa side has historically been one of the marquee attractions of the Bermuda tournament.
Source: Royal Gazette | Bermuda.
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