South Africa end Six Nations speculation by committing to Rugby Championship until 2030

South Africa end Six Nations speculation by committing to Rugby Championship until 2030

South Africa's Tendai Mtawarira, Bongi Mbonambi, and Trevor Nyakane celebrate after winning the 2019 Rugby Championship. Picture: Juan Gasparini/AFP/Getty Images

South Africa have committed to remaining part of the Rugby Championship until 2030, ending speculation that the world champions could be set to switch to the Six Nations.

It had been reported in February that the Springboks would look to defect to the northern hemisphere's tournament from 2024. 

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