The Boxing Day and New Year’s Day slots‚ normally associated with cricket in the high summer months‚ could become prime rugby dates pending government approval.

In a draft document of domestic rugby fixtures seen by Business Day‚ the four Super Rugby franchises (Sharks‚ Stormers‚ Bulls and Lions) and the Cheetahs‚ Pumas and Griquas have been pencilled in to play matches on December 26 and January 2...

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