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JUST IN | Covid-19 wreaks havoc with Super Rugby Unlocked, Sharks v Stormers clash called OFF

November 17, 2020

Players and team management have been cautioned to practice strict Covid-19 compliance measures to minimise the risk of infection, following the THIRD cancellation of a Super Rugby Unlocked match.

The Sharks’ match with the Stormers in Durban on Saturday has been cancelled following positive tests among the Sharks’ tighthead props.

back link building services=0></a></div><p>It follows the cancellation of the Lions’ matches against the Cheetahs and Pumas.</p><p><strong>READ | <a href=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/rugby/limited-tickets-on-sale-for-british-irish-lions-tour-but-not-for-the-3-tests/ >LIMITED BRITISH & IRISH LIONS TICKETS MADE AVAILABLE</a></strong></p><blockquote class=wp-block-quote><p>“Players and management are urged to employ extreme caution in their social engagement,” said Jurie Roux, SA Rugby CEO.</p><p>“It only takes one careless interaction by a single player to have the knock-on effect that impacts on 45 other players, team managements, the schedule and potentially the destination of the title.</p><p>“As fit young athletes it may be tempting to think that they are ‘immune’ to infection and are free of comorbidities that make them vulnerable. But a positive test for one of them can have massive repercussions.</p><p>“I trust that team managements will underline that message on a daily basis to their playing personnel.”</p></blockquote><p>The Pumas’ match against the Bulls – scheduled for Friday evening in Pretoria – has been pushed back until Saturday, November 21 for player welfare reasons (kick-off time to be confirmed).</p><div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'> <a href=https://www.adhang.com/guest-posting-services/ ><img class=lazy src=

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