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Lions face Covid-19 crisis ahead of Cheetahs Super Rugby Unlocked clash

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The LionsRugbyCo have become the first team to battle the spectre of Covid19 after the union revealed that four of their players have tested positive for the virus. By FreemanZAR | IOLsport

The as yet unidentified players have been removed from the squad with immediate effect and are all asymptomatic, a media statement from the Lions read.

The 'Bone Collector' is likely to miss Saturday's encounter, and possibly also next weekend's match against the Griquas, as he completes his quarantine period. The Lions have already lost Willem Alberts due to the Covid-19 concerns. Picture: Karen Sandison/African News Agency

 

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