There could be a 'mini Rugby World Cup' staged this summer
Rugby NewsMonday, 18 January 2021 at 12:05
Australia have proposed a mini Rugby World Cup this year to boost the coffers of international rugby unions.
The Wallabies are expected to host France for a three-test series in July, but have opened that invitation to anyone who'd be interested in playing in a 'mini World Cup'.
“We are still expecting the Rugby Championship to go ahead this year but perhaps we can add to it and create a mini World Cup,” Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said in his interview with .
the Financial Times
“We have the French (coming) in July but if anyone else wants to come out, great. We have a significant British and Irish population here and South Africans.
"We are open to creating a new tournament and keeping the international calendar going.”
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