Wasps' Premiership participation in doubt after three more players tested positive for Covid-19

Wasps' participation in the ongoing Gallagher Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday is set to be in doubt after three more players were reported positive for Covid-19.

Apart from three players, an additional staff has also returned positive result for novel coronavirus.

This means the club has seven players and four staff members in self isolation and as a result the club has suspended training.

If Wasps are unable to participate in the final game, the winners of the European Challenge Cup Bristol Bears, who have a better losing margin in semi-finals as compared to Bath Rugby will lock horns with Rob Baxter's men, who recently clinched the Heineken Champions Cup.

“Following an additional round of COVID-19 testing on Saturday, Wasps can confirm that four more members of the playing department have tested positive,” read a statement from Wasps.

“Those concerned are now self-isolating, as are their close contacts. After consultation with the medical leads at Premiership Rugby, the RFU and Public Health England, the club will continue not to train at this stage.

“A decision on whether the club will play in Saturday’s Premiership Rugby Final will be made following the results of a further set of testing to be undertaken on Tuesday.

“The club’s COVID-19 contact tracing, measures and protocols, which remain rigorous, will continue to be adhered to.

“Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears have been made aware of the situation prior to the public release of this information.”