Gregor Townsend doesn't expect Scotland's Six Nations match with Wales to be called off amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
There had been some suggestion that the game could be played behind closed doors or even postponed as the UK government prepares to escalate measures designed to combat the spread of the virus.
The Scotland players were wearing protective gloves as they arrived at Edinburgh Airport for their flight, and Townsend said that they will follow whatever orders they are given.
He said: "We are at the behest of the policy-makers and so far things have been put in place that the game will go ahead.
"We've followed all procedures and protocols regarding contact and washing hands. We hope that we get to play this weekend. We understand if that's not the case it's for serious reasons.
"We're two days away from the game. We played last weekend. I do understand that things move fast, but we're two days away so it would be a surprise if the game was called off this late.
"Yes (sport should be secondary to people's health) and it will be when those decisions are made. I think everyone involved in sport will know if it's time to either not play the game or play the games behind closed doors, and that's what we'll follow.
"Up until then, as a coach and as players, you've got to prepare to play a massive game at the weekend. We're very close to that happening.
"I think my opinion is irrelevant (on whether we played behind closed doors). It's whether the organisers, Welsh Rugby Union, decide that's the way they want to go.
"We'll just prepare as if we're playing it in front of a full house in a very difficult venue, iconic venue to play a game of rugby, and if anything changes we'll have to adapt."
But Townsend - who has recalled hooker Stuart McInally, lock Sam Skinner and number eight Magnus Bradbury for the Six Nations clash - added: "Wales are the Six Nations champions and came very close to making a World Cup final.
"They are a very experienced team, a very proud nation with an excellent record against us, so this is a huge challenge for us - our biggest challenge that we face this year against a team that will be desperate to do well.
"Are we underdogs? I would have thought so. We're ranked below them in the world rankings. We've not won there for a long time but that's for (the media) and the bookies to decide.
"The players want to carry on the good work we've been doing and also go to a place where they have never won before and play our best game of the season. That's what we'll need to beat Wales on Saturday."
