South Africa counts R6-billion cost of Boks v Lions tour's likely move to the UK
“A bid by the British and Irish Lions for financial guarantees from the government for a home series against South Africa has won the backing from ministers who think that it could be a uniting force for the United Kingdom now that Scottish independence is back on the political agenda‚” the paper reported. It is estimated that SA Rugby would have banked an estimated R500m if the tour was held with gates open in South Africa. While a Lions series played in the UK will still generate valuable income for the cash-strapped federation‚ it will be a blow to the South African economy.
Source: dispatchlive.co.za