18 - 25

40 - 44

42 - 10

18 - 16

16 - 26

37 - 7

25 - 0

22 - 19

Tomorrow

08:30

Tomorrow

10:10

Tomorrow

10:30

Tomorrow

12:40

Tomorrow

15:10

Sunday

08:40

Sunday

11:10

WRU issues update on Saturday's Wales vs Scotland clash

By Online Editors

13 Mar 2020

(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at Principality Stadium will go ahead as planned despite fears about the coronavirus outbreak.

The other round five matches – Italy vs England in Rome and France vs Ireland in Paris – have both been postponed, but rugby authorities in Wales are pressing ahead with plans for its Principality Stadium fixture.

Gregor Townsend insists a Scotland player has not contracted coronavirus

WRU representatives have been in dialogue with Vaughan Gething, the Welsh Assembly Government minister for Health and Social Services, who provided much-needed clarity on the Cobra meeting held on Thursday.

Throughout the WRU board have followed the scientific advice of the government, Public Health Wales and medical experts and determined that any game would be held or postponed based on that advice.

Enhanced facilities for hand washing and sanitisation will be available at the stadium and there are measures in place to manage any issues with attendees on the day.

In addition, supporters are urged to follow the advice that is widely available on government websites in relation to the virus.

WATCH: This is what happened when RugbyPass drove Shane Williams around the capital of Wales

LIVE

Comments

0 Comments

Be the first to comment...

Join free and tell us what you really think!

Latest Features

LONG READ

'Who gives a crap?' Animosity towards the Springboks is proof of their dominance

Isn't hostility a sign you're on top? For the Springboks' detractors, that might explain a lot.

LONG READ

'Two groups of dancing bears': The cross-code clash making a comeback for charity

For the first time in 21 years, rugby union and rugby league go head to head to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.

LONG READ

Wales 'in one of their deepest holes for a long time'

With no evidence of progress and 400 days since Wales' last win, Warren Gatland is under intense scrutiny.

Comments on RugbyPass

d 15 minutes ago

Regardless of the France result Razor's All Blacks have proved something

totally agree, Graham is guilty of gross exaggeration, world rankings are an accurate indication of a side's overall capability and Ireland did beat the Boks at home last time they played, which we couldn't. France has been our nemesis too often, and to win 3 in a row is a big ask. I think the ABs need to lose the box kick approach to regain the #1 ranking, but lets see what Razor can do in the next year.

7 Go to comments

JJ 21 minutes ago

Wales 'in one of their deepest holes for a long time'

Excellent article and brings us up to date. What about the future though? Leon MacDonald would seem the obvious answer, but who knows with the WRU. Worst Run Union? Probably!

8 Go to comments

JJ 26 minutes ago

Wales 'in one of their deepest holes for a long time'

The answer being South Africa 2nd XV. Rassie will rest his main team and look to give experience to the wider squad.

8 Go to comments

OJohn 31 minutes ago

Joseph Suaalii dropped as Wallabies change 6 for Wales

As predicted, this is what kiwi coaches do in Australia. Constantly chop and change the team so Australian players can't get settled in one position and become a threat to the All Blacks. It's very cunning but we know what's going on .....

4 Go to comments

LRB 52 minutes ago

Ireland survive a major scare in unconvincing win over Argentina

Well said, card was a joke. Irish player milked it too

4 Go to comments

Bull Shark 59 minutes ago

All Blacks’ Scott Barrett on limiting France’s ‘general’ Antoine Dupont

Did not know that the ABs haven’t beaten France since 2018.

Interesting.

1 Go to comments

Rodrigo N 59 minutes ago

Ireland survive a major scare in unconvincing win over Argentina

Agree. Just in the last play of the match I counted at least one penalty by Irish players. As it happens with all emerging nations, it´s demoralizing and exhausting to always be on the wrong side of any refereeing decision just by default.

4 Go to comments

SadersMan 1 hour ago

Ireland survive a major scare in unconvincing win over Argentina

A very poor yellow card call which rubbed out a legit ARG try imo. It wasn't even a penalty. The Irish player was perched lower than the tackler & raised his height into the him thus causing the head clash. As we know, not all head clashes are necessarily foul play, & for me this was such an instance. Ten in the bin for Paul Williams & TMO.

4 Go to comments

Bull Shark 1 hour ago

The 'one difference' between Boks and the back-to-back All Blacks

Neither can Razor. Must suck having your best days behind you.

16 Go to comments

SadersMan 1 hour ago

Ireland player ratings vs Argentina | 2024 Autumn Nations Series

I didn't think ARG's 1st yellow was a card at all, not even a penalty. The Irish player was lower than the tackler & actually raised his height, thus causing the head clash in my opinion. As we know, not all head clashes are foul play & for me, this was such an instance. And a double blow for ARG was that they had a legit try erroneously ruled out. A poor standard of officiating by Williams, & TMO.

4 Go to comments

Bull Shark 1 hour ago

The 'one difference' between Boks and the back-to-back All Blacks

So you don’t think 2023 WC to 2027 WC with a few RCs and >80% rate along the way would stack up? Three world cups in a row?

We finished 2023 with 85% and a World Cup. On track for 80% in 2024 plus an RC.

Rassie’s the only guy who has any hope of getting close to that AB record.

What was Henry’s record up until 2011? Everyone knows how great the ABs were between 2007 and 2015. But there was a period of building that got them there that seems to get overlooked.

Rassie and Nienaber took a 7th ranked team to number one. Henry inherited the All Blacks from Mitchell (with an 82% win rate). Much easier job than turning water into wine.

I guess I can’t blame you for holding on so dearly to that itch. Those AB glory days are well and truly behind you. It’s all you’ve got to hang on to.

Good luck with France tomorrow. 🥴

16 Go to comments

Willie 1 hour ago

New scrumhalf rule among 4 global Law trials as others shot down

Watch volley ball if you want a speed game. Part of the appeal of rugby is set plays. Stopping the clock while the ball is in touch is the only change needed. I am from Victoria, having escaped the trauma of living in Brisbane amongst you nuff nuffs!

8 Go to comments

JWH 1 hour ago

New scrumhalf rule among 4 global Law trials as others shot down

And where might you be from exactly? You can definitely speed up the game without removing parts. I particularly like the play on rule for lineouts; makes a lot of sense and speeds up the game.

8 Go to comments

JWH 1 hour ago

Ireland survive a major scare in unconvincing win over Argentina