Ireland-France Six Nations game confirmed but Italy would cause quarantine headache

The squad is entirely amateur and forward Lyndsey Peat is a mother. Asking players to isolate from family and work would be an enormous headache on an individual and collective basis

Fiona Coghlan: ‘The girls will play if they are given the option.’ Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

The IRFU has confirmed that Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations meeting of Ireland and France in Dublin is not affected by any government quarantine regulations and will proceed as planned.

However, what happens should Adam Griggs’ side need to travel to Italy later this month for their last game in the tournament is another matter entirely. Under current guidelines, players and staff would need to quarantine for 10 days upon return.