The northern hemisphere showpiece was postponed indefinitely in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but after more than three months of inaction, the organisers are hoping to conclude the 2019/20 season by mid-September.
JOHANNESBURG - The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will continue to work closely with SA Rugby and government after plans were announced on Thursday that the Guinness PRO14 will to resume in an abbreviated format, with Saturday 22 August identified as target restart date.
“The COVID-19 pandemic is still rife in our country and the health and safety of South Africans remains the most important priority, which is why we continue to work with government and all the various stakeholders. We have to ensure we handle the return-to-train and eventually return-to-play in the best possible way. We’ll only be able to play in local derbies, but nothing can happen before we can travel internally.
The planned return of the Guinness PRO14 includes derbies in South Africa, Italy and Scotland, and two rounds of pool matches yet to be determined in Ireland and Wales , followed by the semi-finals and final early in September.
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