The British and Irish Lions could find themselves without a match this weekend due to a reported Covid-19 outbreak in the Vodacom Bulls camp.
The news comes in the aftermath of news that the South Africa team were forced to suspend training due to a Covid-19 outbreak ahead of their clash with Georgia on Friday.
Local media in the southern hemisphere are reporting that Saturday’s match with the Bulls is in disarray after several positive tests have been returned from the Bulls’ Loftus Versfeld training camp on Monday, July 5.
It is understood that influential second row Lood de Jager returned a positive test recently and because he has been in close contact with the rest of the squad, the entire South Africa squad must quarantine.
Ulster’s Iain Henderson is set to captain the Lions in Wednesday’s clash with the Cell C Sharks as they step up their preparations ahead of the Springboks tests.
The Bulls game would be the perfect encounter for the Lions ahead of their international clash as they are a team with huge pedigree and one of the toughest opponents on this tour.
Latest developments could have huge implications for the British and Irish Lions’ tour because it is believed that if the game is cancelled, there is no alternative date for the game to be played.
The Springboks are set to announce their squad for the Lions’ tests on Tuesday but it is unclear at this stage whether that will take place.
