The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that a member of its management team has tested positive for Covid-19 and Wednesday night’s game against the Sharks is now dependent on negative results from subsequent PCR testing.
The second Test between the Springboks and Georgia has been officially cancelled following a number of players and management testing positive for Covid-19 in both camps.
SA Rugby magazine identifies key players from the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions who could be set for a big Test series.
Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone remains cautiously optimistic that the tour match against the British & Irish Lions could be rescheduled for the Tuesday before the first Test in Cape Town. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
While he has been signed as an ‘edge’ forward, Hacjivah Dayimani could be a revelation in the Stormers backline, writes DYLAN JACK.
Follow the live action as the Sharks take on the British & Irish Lions in Johannesburg.
It has been confirmed that there have been four additional positive Covid-19 tests among Springbok players, plus six among management, including head coach Jacques Nienaber.
The match between the British & Irish Lions and the Bulls could be rescheduled following a number of positive Covid-19 cases in the Bulls camp, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
British & Irish Lions flank Tom Curry on Tuesday said he had “massive understanding” of the South African players affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
British & Irish Lions assistant coach Steve Tandy has suggested that the tourists would be more than willing to face Georgia if both teams have their games cancelled this weekend.
