The scheduled rugby clash between the Sharks and Saracens in London next month has been cancelled due to recent developments regarding the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron.
The Sharks announced last week that a friendly fixture against English Premiership side will take place at StoneX Stadium in north London on Saturday, 15 January 2022.
But a statement released by Saracens said both teams have since made the decision in the best interest of safety for all concerned.
It is with regret that we can confirmed that the match between Saracens and the Sharks on 15 January 2022 has been cancelled.
With recent developments regarding the new variant of COVID-19, the uncertainty around international travel that lies ahead and the timeframes in which we are operating in, both teams have made the decision in the best interest of safety for all concerned.
Saracens and the Cell C Sharks share a commitment to grow the game and make a significant contribution to their respective communities, so will continue to communicate, share knowledge and look for opportunities to reschedule the game and work together in the future.
