Lions v Bulls postponed; head coach Nienaber among 11 more Covid cases in Springbok camp

The Springboks’ second Test against Georgia on Friday is also under review as more Covid-19 cases were reported in both their camps

Plans turned upside down: Conor Murray and the Lions' clash with the Bulls won't go ahead. Picture: Inpho/Dan Sheridan

The British & Irish Lions’ match against the Bulls on Saturday has been postponed, while the Springboks’ second Test against Georgia on Friday is also under review as their head coach Jacques Nienaber was among 11 players and staff to test positive for coronavirus.

A statement for South Africa Rugby on Tuesday evening confirmed media reports in the country earlier in the day that four Bulls players and one member of management returned positive Covid-19 tests which, in combination with their close contacts, made it impossible for them to field a team, according to tour safety protocols.