SANZAR have put an end to any chance of Rassie Erasmus' brainchild reduced kicking competition with a statement released on Thursday.

Erasmus had wanted to introduce a 20-minute half and amended rules competition to produce an IPL cricket-style pre-season competition based around entertainment, but there had been limited official movement on the matter and SANZAR put it to rest on Thursday.

"SANZAR will not support or endorse the alternative Rugby competition proposed by individuals in South Africa as reported in various media in recent weeks," read the statement.

"SANZAR's representatives met with the promoters of the competition so as to better understand what was envisaged and because we are always open to any ideas that might help promote Rugby in our three countries. We were told we would then receive a formal proposal and this has not happened"

"However, having considered the concept and the way in which it has been developed; SANZAR has decided it has no interest in any further discussion of the proposed competition."

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