Invitation rejected
NZPA-AFP London The South African Rugby Board (5.A.R.8.), who withdrew their summer tour invitation to the British Lions last year, will not be hosting a trip from London Counties either. The London Counties Tour Committee has rejected the S.A.R.B,’s invitation to play
six matches in three weeks in the republic during the summer. The committee chairman, Mr Peter Yarranton, said: “In conveying our thanks to South Africa for the courtesy of their invitation, it is with regret that London now considers such a tour to be inappropriate at this
time. “Therefore, while very much hoping a more favourable climate will prevail in the future, and with apologies for the disappointment they know this will cause to their rugby colleagues in South Africa, London will no longer be proceeding with the tour.
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Press, 16 January 1986, Page 23
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