South Africa cleared to continue preparations for Lions tour after Covid-19 positives

The entire Springboks squad were placed in isolation on Sunday

South Africa’s Herschel Jantjies has been cleared to train after initially testing positive for coronavirus on Sunday (Adam Davy/PA)

South Africa have been cleared to continue their preparations for the British and Irish Lions tour on Monday after three positive coronavirus tests were returned on Sunday.

The entire Springboks squad was placed in isolation as a precautionary measure after the positive tests, leading to the cancellation of Sunday’s training session, but were given the green light to resume training on Monday afternoon following feedback from the medical advisory group overseeing the series.