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The number of players of colour in a Varsity Cup or Varsity Shield match-day squad has been increased for the 2020 season. There must be nine players of colour in each match 23, with five in the starting lineup. For 2019, it was eight in the squad with five in the starting lineup. According to Rapport newspaper, teams will be required to start eight players of colour by 2025. By 2028, there will have to be 13 players of colour in the squad, with nine in the starting lineup, and by 2030 the target will be 14 in the squad, with 10 in the starting lineup. ALSO READ: All Varsity Cup games to kick off at 7pm