All July test matches called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic

All July test matches called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic

By Iva Danford
17/05/2020
South Africa vs Japan test match. [image: World Rugby]

All of World Rugby’s July test matches have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement, World Rugby said the extended travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to numerous countries, and concerns over adequate player preparation time, mean that any sort of cross-border international rugby competition cannot be hosted in July.

World Rugby added that all parties would be involved in evaluating in line with potential contingency options with a view to achieving an aligned calendar for the remainder of the year.

Scotland Coach Gregor Townsend says playing New Zealand on their home soil would have been an excellent learning experience, but they fully understand the reasons why it can't go ahead.

Scotland were due to play two tests against South Africa in Cape Town, before facing the All Blacks on 18 July.

England Coach Eddie Jones said that while the squad were disappointed it is the correct decision under the current circumstances.

England had been scheduled to face Japan on the 4th and 11th of July.

Wales were due to tour Japan and New Zealand.

Wales have already said they hope to reschedule their summer matches in Japan and New Zealand.

Ireland were due to travel to face Australia in Sydney and Brisbane in July.

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