Rugby - Toronto Wolfpack's UK-based playing staff stood down over coronavirus fears

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Toronto Wolfpack, who hit the headlines by signing New Zealand's Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams last year, stood down their entire ...

Toronto Wolfpack, who hit the headlines by signing New Zealand's Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams last year, stood down their entire playing staff in the UK after four players showed"mild possible symptoms" of COVID-19.

The Super League, in which the Canadian club competes, had elected to carry on with matches over the weekend even though most elite sports events in Britain were suspended due to the virus outbreak.However, a positive test at the club could force future matches to be temporarily suspended.

 

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