Wales’ All Blacks tour faces the axe

NZ virus lockdown

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WALES are resigned to their summer Tests in Japan and New Zealand being wiped out as part of the financial crisis enveloping the global game.
The abandonment of the tour will cost the unions concerned millions in lost revenue. It will also leave Wales without an international fixture for at least six months, their longest period between matches since the sport went professional 25 years ago.
The Covid-19 emergency could force a decision within...

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