Wasps’ place in Premiership final against Exeter in further doubt after four more coronavirus cases
Bristol are on standby to replace Wasps in the game, who have registered 11 cases in five days
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Wasps’ place in Saturday’s Premiership final has been thrown into major doubt after the club revealed four more coronavirus cases among their playing squad, taking the total number of positive tests at the club to 11 in five days.
Training has been cancelled for several days now at the club, and Bristol are on standby to replace them in the final against the newly crowned European champions Exeter.
Results from the final round of testing are due on Wednesday when a decision will be taken over whether they can participate in the showpiece at Twickenham.
In a statement, Wasps said: "Following an additional round of COVID-19 testing on Saturday, Wasps can confirm that four more members of the playing department have tested positive. Those concerned are now self-isolating, as are their close contacts.
"After consultation with the medical leads at Premiership Rugby, the RFU and Public Health England, the Club will continue not to train at this stage. A decision on whether the club will play in Saturday’s Premiership Rugby Final will be made following the results of a further set of testing to be undertaken on Tuesday.
“The club’s COVID-19 contact tracing, measures and protocols, which remain rigorous, will continue to be adhered to. Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears have been made aware of the situation prior to the public release of this information.”
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