Seven-week Test window likely to persist under World Rugby's new plan

Six international weekends from 24 October with a rest weekTalks to continue on global calendar and synchronising seasonsWorld Rugby’s decision to double the length of the international window in the autumn following the cancellation of the summer tours to the south may become the norm as further talks on a global calendar are planned.There will be six Test weekends from 24 October and one rest week, allowing the Six Nations to be completed before the Rugby Championship is staged in one country in the south and the Six Nations are joined by Japan and Fiji for a tournament in Europe. Related: E…