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Could The Springboks Play A Rugby World Cup In The Desert?

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Could the Springboks be headed to a Rugby World Cup in the Middle East in 2035? According to reports Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are planning a bid for that year's tournament, or the 2039 edition. And in this episode Peter breaks down why these non-traditional rugby countries would want this, analyses the predictable backlash, especially from western nations, and shares his own experiences of living in the Gulf.

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7 Apr 2025 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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