The organiser of the Autumn Nations Cup today announced the cancellation of the Italy v Fiji match due to take place on Saturday 21st November 2020 in Ancona.
The decision was taken after the latest round of COVID-19 tests undertaken yesterday by the Fijian team returned 29 positive cases this morning.
The Tournament organiser remains in constant contact with the Fijian squad to address the situation.
The main priority at present is the welfare of all players and management. The potential impact on Fiji’s remaining matches is currently under review.
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England injury news and expected return dates heading into the end of the second round of Autumn Nations Cup…
JACK NOWELL
The 27-year-old remains sidelined having had surgery on his foot straight after the Premiership final, battling through the pain to play in Exeter’s two biggest games of the 2019/20 season. Rob Baxter revealed on the 17th November that it will be a long-term recovery due to the complicated nature of the operation.
Expected return date: Unknown