Game off as players suffer 'lung damage' after positive Covid-19 test

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by Steven Smith

Wednesday, 19 August 2020 at 18:46

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Stade Francais have called off their friendly against Toulon due to players having not recovered from lung damage caused by Covid-19.

The say a number of players from the 25 who tested positive are now showing “lung lesions due to the virus.”

“These lesions require a period of complete rest estimated for the moment at a minimum of one week and which will be added to the fortnight already observed,” read a Stade Francais statement. “Other reviews are currently underway.”

Stade Francais are due to kick off the new French Top 14 season at home to Bordeaux on Friday, 4 September.

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