Lions tour not viable if fans unable to travel, warns South Africa Rugby chief

New Zealand v British and Irish Lions – Second Test – Westpac Stadium

The British and Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa could be cancelled if travelling fans are prevented from attending because of the coronavirus pandemic.

South Africa Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux warns that the absence of supporters would make the event, which opens on July 3 and culminates in a three-Test series, commercially unviable.