Rainbow cup
White and Coetzee concede that Benetton were "deserved Rainbow Cup winners"
The Italian side ended a remarkable season turn-around by dismantling the men from Pretoria 35-8 in front of their home crowd.
The decision comes after the governing body received positive COVID-19 test results from scheduled testing of the Lions squad.
Makazole Mapimpi made an immediate impact in his first start since returning from Japan to steer the Sharks to this victory.
The Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers will join 12 clubs from Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy in the competition.