Six Nations organisers have quashed persistent speculation over South Africa joining the championship, ruling out any changes to its make-up.
until at least 2025, only for it to be suggested they would align themselves with the northern hemisphere after that.
However, Six Nations chiefs on Friday denied there is any prospect of South Africa being added or Italy -- who have lost 34 successive matches in the competition -- being removed."Six Nations Rugby, comprising the six unions and federations and CVC, wish to confirm that they are not entertaining any discussion nor developing any plans to add or replace any participating union," a statement said.
South Africa, who play in the annual Rugby Championship alongside Australia, New Zealand and Argentina, have long been linked with a move to the Six Nations. It was suggested that the entrance of South African provincial teams into European competition would act as a catalyst.But the Six Nations is committed to maintaining the status quo, in the process ruling out promotion and relegation as a viable option in the hope that Italy will improve.
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