Wolfpack suspend training after 4 players experienced symptoms of COVID-19

Wolfpack suspend training after 4 players experienced symptoms of COVID-19

By Violet Matakibau
Monday 16/03/2020
The Toronto Wolfpack team Source: [Photo: Getty Image]

Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack have suspended training and stood down their entire UK-based staff after four players experienced symptoms of coronavirus.

The Canadian club's action means that their next fixture against Wakefield next weekend will almost certainly be postponed and is set to signal a potential shutdown of the league.

Head coach Brian McDermott says they have advised four of our players who have experienced mild possible symptoms of Covid-19 to self-isolate in accordance with the guidelines set by the UK government.

We take this very seriously and as a precaution, we have stood down our entire playing staff in the UK."

The four players have not been identified.

Toronto say they are now awaiting a directive from the Rugby Football League, who have instructed clubs to continue playing matches, but that could all change at a meeting of Super League clubs in Huddersfield on Monday.

Our main goal is to prevent any further spread to our playing squad and their immediate family members, therefore we are now postponing all practice and have tasked our squad with keeping themselves healthy.

[Source: TVNZ]

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