No penalties for teams unable to attend a 7s Series event due to COVID – World Rugby

No penalties for teams unable to attend a 7s Series event due to COVID – World Rugby

By Naveel Krishant
Monday 23/08/2021
Fiji 7s Captain Jerry Tuwai. [Image: Looptonga]

World Rugby confirms there would not be any penalties for any team that is unable to attend a 7s series event due to COVID-19 associated travel or logistical issues.

They will provide a global update on the Vancouver and Edmonton events in due course.

Meanwhile, a decision is expected soon on whether the gold medal-winning Fiji 7s team will play in the Vancouver 7s.

Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor says they are in discussions with World Rugby and have informed them of the challenges they are currently facing.

O’Connor says considering the players have been away from their families for a very long time, they have to balance the welfare and safety of the players.

He adds if they are to train, then they will need to move into a bubble again and get relevant approvals for training.

The Vancouver 7s will be played from the 18th of next month followed by the Edmonton 7s.

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