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Chiefs taking extra precautions in Australia to ensure coronavirus risk is minimised ahead of Waratahs clash

Chiefs taking extra precautions in Australia to ensure coronavirus risk is minimised ahead of Waratahs clash

By Navitalai Naivalurua
04/03/2020
Chiefs fly half Aaron Cruden [image: Superrugby.com]

As the coronavirus starts to take a hold, or at least effect numerous sporting events and gatherings around the world, the Chiefs are becoming more vigilant.

The Chiefs are this weekend travelling to Australia to face the Waratahs and they are taking extra precautions to ensure that any risk is minimalised.

The players have their temperature taken every morning now and are all doing what is required to stay safe.

They even have briefings with team doctor.

In Round 6 of Super Rugby, the Sunwolves will take on the Brumbies at 3.45pm Friday, the Crusaders will face the Reds at 6.05pm Friday, the Chiefs will play the Waratahs at 8.15pm Friday, the Hurricanes will take on the Blues at 6.05pm Saturday, the Rebels will face the Lions at 8.15pm Saturday, the Sharks will play the Jaguares at 1.05am Sunday and the Bulls will face the Highlanders at 3.15am Sunday.

[Source: TVNZ]


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