The 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament will be postponed for the “foreseeable future” at the conclusion of this weekend’s matches.
According to a statement the decision was made during a SANZAAR Executive Committee (EXCO) teleconference on Saturday.
It also came in response to the announcement by the New Zealand Government that all travellers returning to the country would have to self-isolate for 14 days, including Vodacom Super Rugby players.
Five New Zealand teams play in the 15-team Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.
SANZAR CEO Andy Marinos said: “The safety and welfare of the public, our players and other stakeholders is paramount and as previously stated we were always going to abide by government and health authority instructions on the issue of COVID-19 containment.
“We are extremely disappointed for the players, our fans, broadcasters and partners but given the complexity of our competition structure, and the multiple geographies that we cover, we have no other option but to align with such directives.”
“We also believe it is time for all those players currently overseas to return home and to be with their families,” he said.
