Cape Town — SA’s economy is set to lose R6.6bn if the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour goes ahead without fans, according to a study commissioned by SA Rugby, which admits it will “do anything” to get some supporters into stadiums.
The Lions are set to tour SA for eight matches, including three Tests against the world champion Springboks, between July 3 and August 7, but at this stage games will go ahead behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic...
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