The XV of France narrowly fails in this 6 Nations tournament -

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Six members of the Fijian delegation, convened in preparation in Limoges, contracted Covid-19 two weeks before the autumn Nations Cup match against France, scheduled for November 15 in Vannes, the Fijian Federation announced on Monday.

"Three members of the entourage of the Fijian team currently in training camp in Limoges have tested positive" and placed in isolation, said Fiji Rugby, according to which "three other players are in isolation at their home ”.

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Three positive players at training camp (so far)

Asked by AFP, the spokesperson for the federation confirmed a total of 6 cases, players and management combined, placed in isolation in Limoges or at their home.

Many Fijians live in France or England.

“None of the concerned members” of the delegation “showed any symptoms and all are doing well in isolation,” adds the Federation, which benefits from logistical support from the medical team of the French Federation (FFR).

Two weekly tests are scheduled throughout the preparation, which all other players continue.

Those released for their club last weekend or newcomers must pass two tests, a first before arriving and a second once there and in isolation, before joining the group.

A competition created for the occasion

Placed in the group of France with Italy and Scotland, Fiji are with Georgia "invited" to the table of participants of the Six Nations Tournament for a competition created ad hoc due to the pandemic, which brought about World Rugby to double the length of the international autumn window in order to catch up with matches postponed or canceled since the start of the year.

The XV of France must face Fiji after two salient performances against Wales and Ireland.

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