Boks given full backing to play in 8 Nations

By PETER JACKSON
THE Six Nations have joined forces in a united attempt to bring South Africa into the European fold with almost immediate effect.
Sources in England and Wales have told The Rugby Paper of unanimous support for the Springboks to replace Japan in the Eight Nations tournament due to start at Twickenham in November. The move could prove to be of historic significance as a step towards South Africa’s entry into the Six Nations. French president Bernard Laporte’s attempt to broker a deal on behalf of the Six promises manna from heaven for the World Cup holders at a ti...

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