Rugby return could be a long way off

Even as the government began to ease lockdown restrictions this week, rugby return could still be a long way off.

Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) board additional member, Feddy Mutenheri said due to the physical nature of rugby, the sport could be one of the last to be considered to resume. He said the sport goes against the new normal, which is social distancing. He said an elongated period without action would affect players in a big way. “Players are not able to engage in meaningful trainings and rugby is a highly contact sport and if these restrictions continue it may mean that no meaningful rugby activities would happen this year. Our sponsors, especially at club level, would also be affected by the pandemic and it means they are not able to readily provide the support that keeps our sport functioning,” he said.