Entire South African Squad Isolating Following Positive Covid Test

It comes less than three weeks out from the first test against The Lions.

The entire South Africa rugby squad has had to go into isolation after one of their players tested positive for Covid-19.

Their training was suspended after it was confirmed second row Lood de Jager tested positive for the virus.

An official statement from the Springboks says that because of his close contact with a number of squad members, they've all had to isolate.

An update will be issued following the review by the South African Medical Advisory Group and further testing.

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