Dragons Rugby has returned two positives case for COVID-19 in the region’s playing squad, as part of Welsh Rugby’s testing programme.
After returning all negative results throughout the entire squad earlier this week, two members of the squad were re-tested onn Friday after becoming symptomatic. They have since tested positive.
All subsequent Public Health Wales and Government guidelines are being followed and the individuals are currently isolating.
Several members of the playing group, who have been identified by Dragons as potential close contacts, are also self-isolating.
Given this is a confidential and private health matter, Dragons Rugby will be making no further comment on the individuals involved.
Dragons have been in constant dialogue with EPCR, Public Health Wales and Wasps Rugby regarding this matter and this afternoon’s Heineken Champions Cup fixture at Rodney Parade will go ahead as planned.