Covid-19 test results delay force Sharks to postpone naming squad to face the Griquas
11 November 2020 - 13:02
By Khanyiso Tshwaku
Image: Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images The Cell C Sharks were supposed to announced their team on Tuesday but had to move the announcement to Thursday as they are awaiting Covid-19 tests.
The Sharks face the Griquas in a critical Super Rugby Unlocked clash on Friday in Kimberley but will only announce their match-day squad on Thursday.
In a statement issued on Wednesday‚ the franchise said they are still awaiting the results of Covid-19 tests and they can only announce a squad once they have received the results.
“As per the Covid-19 protocol‚ the team gets tested every week and due to a delay with receiving these results we are unable to release a team today‚” the statement said.