Five members in British and Irish Lions camp in isolation after a positive Covid-19 case

Five members of the British and Irish Lions camp are placed under self isolation after a positive Covid-19 case in the management team.

The news follows after the latest round of PCR Testing ahead of the Wednesday's tour game against Sharks.

According to the statement released by the Lions, four close contacts have been identified to the positively tested management member that includes two players and two member staff.

The statement also added that the game against Sharks "will still take place provided the subsequent round of PCR testing returns negative results later this afternoon". The kick-off time has already been adjusted to 8pm.

“We have followed all necessary precautions since the start of the Tour, which included regular testing and rigorous COVID-19 counter measure planning and protocols,” said Managing Director for the British & Irish Lions Ben Calveley.

“Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of the entire touring party, which is why we quickly isolated the players and staff upon receiving the news of the positive result.

“Everyone has subsequently been lateral flow and PCR tested. The Medical Advisory Group await the results of the PCR testing in order to make a decision on tonight’s game.

“The five individuals effected will be monitored closely during isolation and receive the best possible medical attention as we await the results of their PCR tests.

“Further updates will follow in due course.”

Earlier, the Lions' tour game against Bulls scheduled to be played on Saturday was already postponed with four playersand one member of management from the South African club returned positive results for coronavirus.