France will host Scotland in the Six Nations on 28 February; squad is currently alone after three players – Gabin Villiere, Mohamed Haouas and Antoine Dupont test positive for Covid; head coach Fabien Galthie and two others positive
Last updated: 20/02/21 2:16 pm
Gabin Villiere is one of three French players who tested positive for coronavirus
French wing Gabin Villiere and prop Mohamed Haouas have been positive for coronavirus, taking the squad of advanced issues in the squad to three ahead of the Six Nations clash with Scotland at the weekend.
Deputy Antoine Dupont confirmed positive Friday, days after head coach Fabien Galthie, forward coach William Servat and another employee returned positive tests.
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) said of the 32 most recent Covid tests conducted, 29 came back negative. All members of the squad – currently on their own – will be confirmed again on Sunday.
French health minister Olivier Veran announced Thursday that anyone testing positive for coronavirus would have to be isolated for 10 days, instead of the previous seven, as France watches. to appear a variety that first appeared in Britain.
Antoine Dupont returned a positive test earlier in the week
The FFR has investigated possible contamination from the rugby team of seven, who had been taking part in training sessions, but concluded that it could not be proved that they were the ones. came from pollution.
The FFR also ruled that none of the squad members could be considered a close associate with the seven-year-old positive rugby player.
The FFR said a new squad list of 31 players would be announced Sunday.
France led the Six Nations after winning over Italy and Ireland. They will host Scotland at the Stade de France on 28 February.