Scotland Women’s Six Nations match against France called off after player tests positive for coronavirus
Written by News on 06/03/2020
The Women’s Six Nations match between Scotland and France on Saturday has been postponed after a Scottish player tested positive for coronavirus.
Scotland returned from northern Italy on February 23 after their Six Nations match was postponed following the outbreak.
Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed that one member of the squad has been admitted to a health care facility after testing positive for the virus.
Scotland were due to face France at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday but the match has now been called off as a precaution.
A statement read: “This decision has been taken together with Scottish Rugby, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) and Six Nations.
“The Six Nations CEO has been in constant contact with Scottish Rugby and is in full support of this decision. The Scottish Government has also been briefed.”
Seven other members of the squad including management are also self-isolating on medical advice.
Dr James Robson, Scottish Rugby’s chief medical officer, said: “We are pleased that our player is doing well and that all the correct medical procedures have been followed and continue to be followed.
“We are working with the Scottish Government in continuing to observe and follow NHS advice.”
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