Fiji Rugby Union confirms that after the second and third round of COVID-19 tests, members of the Flying Fijians team that had initially tested positive for COVID-19 have now tested negative.
Fiji Rugby CEO John O’Connor says the entire team has now tested negative and they thankful to everyone in camp for complying with COVID-19 requirements.
He says there is only one player whose results have not been conclusive and they re awaiting re-test results.
O’Connor adds the only players yet to join camp are Mesulame Dolokoto and Leone Nakarawa.
Dolokoto will join camp early next week while Nakarawa is still continuing his rehabilitation in his club. All remaining players including Semi Radradra are now in camp.
O’Connor also confirms that in view of the lock-down in France, and the challenges involved hosting a warm up match, the game against Portugal has been called-off and the team will focus their preparations for the Autumn Nations Cup opener against France.
Fiji will play France at 4.15am on the 16th of this month.
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