Rassie Erasmus: South Africa 'will go to option Z' to play Lions series

Erasmus says South Africa will are "desperate" to make the three-test series happen, even if that means a move to Ireland and the UK

Rassie Erasmus

South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is “desperate” to play the Lions test series, even if it requires a move to Ireland and the UK.

The 2021 summer tour is under threat due to the Covid-19 situation in South Africa, where a new variant of the virus has emerged and a vaccination programme is yet to begin.