First Victim of COVID, Edition summer 2021 : Scotland! Affected by several positive cases among players and staff, XV du Chardon will not play a meeting this weekend, when he was to challenge Romania. As a reminder, Scotland – deprived of their best players picked with the Lions – had already had to cancel their first Test against England.
against summer tour fixtures @RugbyRomania The following Saturday has been called off following confirmation that several members of the Scottish men’s camp have tested positive for COVID-19.
All players and staff are in isolation as per the guidelines of the Scottish Government.
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) 1 July 2021
But rest assured, there are matches this weekend! And international rugby is back, a week after a decent clash between the British and Irish Lions and Japan. Led by Stuart Hogg, named captain, Lions Challenge… Lions, for their first game in South Africa. The Springboks, who haven’t played since the last World Cup final, are also back like the All Blacks.
International. Barrett on Bench to challenge Black and Tonga with Maunga at 10For France’s XV against Australia this Wednesday, 7 July will have to wait. Ask for the program!
Friday 2 July
- South Africa – Georgia: Canal + Games, 7 p.m.
Saturday July 3
- All Blacks – Tonga : Canal+, 9h
- British and Irish Lions – Lions: Canal + Game, 6 p.m.
Wednesday 7 July
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