The Japan Rugby Union has announced that it is in the final stages of making final adjustments to the new schedule for the Top League, whose opening has been postponed due to the effects of the new coronavirus, and intends to announce it after taking all possible measures against infection. Shown.
The rugby top league of this season was originally scheduled to start on the 16th of this month, but since more than 60 people including players from multiple teams have been tested positive for the new coronavirus by PCR test, it has come. The opening was postponed after the month.
At a press conference held after the regular board meeting on the 20th, the association revealed that it was finalizing the new opening date, but did not announce a specific date.
Kensuke Iwabuchi, Managing Director, said, "We would like to announce the new opening after the top league has taken solid leadership and strengthened infection control measures, with sufficient time before the event."