All clear for Ireland but Covid chaos in French squad

France captain Charles Ollivon has been ruled out of the game against Scotland with Covid. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Andy Farrell’s Ireland continues to test negative for Covid-19 despite the growing numbers of positive cases in the French camp since the sides met in Dublin two weekends ago.

The senior men’s squad was tested three times last week, as opposed to the usual two, and once again yesterday as preparations stepped up for next Saturday’s game against Italy in Rome.