BaaBaas game also falls victim to COVID
BREAKING NEWS: Another high-profile game has fallen prey to the latest outbreak of the COVID virus.
The Rugby Football Union confirmed that the international friendly between the Barbarians and Samoa, scheduled for Twickenham on Saturday, has been called off.
“Due to six confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Barbarians team (four players and two members of staff), the professional game testing oversight group has advised that the fixture scheduled to be played against Samoa today is unable to proceed,” the RFU statement said.
“We appreciate that this is an extremely disappointing situation for the many fans due to attend, but the safety of all members of both teams is our priority.”
The fixture between the Barbarians’ women’s team and the Springbok women’s XV will go ahead.
A full automatic refund will be made to all ticket holders.
However, fans are encouraged to attend the Barbarians Women and Springbok Women’s XV [game].”
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Please note, today’s match between Barbarians men and Samoa has unfortunately been cancelled due to confirmed positive Covid cases.
ADVERTISEMENTBarbarians Women vs Springbok Women XV will now take place at 230pm.#Baabaas #rugby #KillikCup
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 27, 2021
2. The whole squad complied to the letter with the Covid protocols throughout the week, including daily lateral flow tests.
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 27, 2021
Clarity on today’s #Baabaas Men’s #KillikCup cancellation:
1. Despite the recent positive Covid tests, we had a fit 23 today who all tested negative this morning. They were ready & keen to take to the pitch against @manusamoa.
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 27, 2021
5. We would like to thank our opponents and friends @manusamoa for the sportsmanship they have shown, as well as for sharing their culture with us today. We also wish our unwell players a speedy recovery.
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 27, 2021
4. All of our players are absolutely devastated they were unable to play today in front of an amazing and passionate crowd.
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 27, 2021
3. After today’s results, we worked hard with the RFU, Public Health England and the Testing Oversight Committee, to find a way that we could play. Unfortunately, it was concluded on medical grounds that there was a risk to players on both sides should the game go ahead.
— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 27, 2021
