Organisers of the Rugby Championship competition have ordered players and staff to isolate in their hotels amid a COVID-19 outbreak in Brisbane ahead of the final round of the competition.
The outbreak also affected a Sheffield Shield cricket match between Queensland and Tasmania, which was called off just before the toss yesterday.
Despite the new cases, the Queensland government has not enforced a lockdown.
All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod says they are not allowed out of the hotel except for essentials or medical visits.
He says it's unexpected but they had it before and dealt with it quickly.
Brisbane, which is the capital of Queensland, is also due to host National Rugby League's Grand Final on Sunday between the Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Four new cases were reported in Queensland yesterday.
The only health measure to be re-introduced so far is a return to mandatory mask-wearing in indoor settings for those in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Areas.
Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young said officials could order a lockdown if more cases emerge over the next couple of days.
Meanwhile, the Wallabies will meet Argentina at 7.05pm Saturday and the All Blacks face the Springboks at 10.05pm Saturday.
[Source: BBC]
