Two Lenister rugby players denied entry to South Africa

Leinster rugby have confirmed that Jamison Gibson-Park and Isa Nacewa have been denied entry to South Africa due to visa issues.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2017 - 12:33

Ciara Phelan

Leinster rugby have confirmed that Jamison Gibson-Park and Isa Nacewa have been denied entry to South Africa due to visa issues.

The squad arrived at the airport this morning in South Africa but regulations brought in last January require the New Zealanders to have obtained a visa to enter the country.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: South Place: South Africa Place: Dublin Place: Dublin Airport Place: Johannesburg Person: Jamison Gibson-Park Person: Isa Nacewa Person: New Zealanders Person: Guy Easterby Person: Head of Rugby Operations Person: Nick McCarthy Organisation: Lenister Organisation: Africa Organisation: Leinster Rugby Organisation: Southern Kings

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