YEARENDER-Rugby-South Africa return to tame Lions, stay on top in 2021


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 16 Dec 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Third Test - South Africa v British and Irish Lions - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 7, 2021 General view during the match REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - South Africa's long-awaited return to international rugby saw Lions tamed and critics quietened as the world champions finished on top in 2021 after New Zealand threatened to snatch their number one ranking.

The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in a dismal 2020 season but near-normal service resumed as the southern hemisphere powers took full tours of the north and played at stadiums heaving with fans.

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