Two Lions players isolating as management team member tests positive for Covid-19

This evening’s game against the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park will still take place provided the subsequent round of PCR testing returns negative results this afternoon

A general view of match balls ahead of the Lions' opening Tour match at the weekend. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that a member of its management team has tested positive for Covid-19 following a lateral flow test as part of the Tour screening programme on Wednesday.

The individual and four close contacts – including two players and two members of staff – are being isolated and assessed at the team hotel. All members of the touring party have since been PCR tested.