Return to the playing field remains uncertain for New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises

Highlanders CEO Roger Clark says the return to the playing field remains uncertain for New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises even as the country moves closer to the end of its lockdown period but the NRL's aggressive approach is unlikely to be replicated.

The Highlanders, like other Kiwi franchises, are keen to return when the time is right but Clark revealed they are still awaiting guidance on when they can resume contact training, never mind playing a competitive match.

There is a greater recognition in New Zealand that a return to action has to be seen as appropriate as well as being logistically possible, and sponsors may be wary about being associated with a sport that is taking part while the rest of the country is still suffering or recovering.

[Source: Stuff.co]