South Africa Rugby Association withdraws Israeli team’s invitation – Anti-Israel sentiments remain widespread in South Africa, where the government accuses Israel of pursuing a policy of ‚apartheid‘ | I24news

The South Africa Rugby Association has withdrawn its invitation to Israeli club Tel Aviv Heat to participate in second division competition from March 24.
The body that manages rugby competitions at the national level said Thursday that the Israeli club as well as teams from Spain, Kenya, Namibia and Zimbabwe and six South African teams would participate in the competition. However, later on Friday SA Rugby informed the Tel Aviv Heat that the invitation had been withdrawn and that a Mexican team would replace it.