7 Positive COVID tests

[Bloke in North Dorset]

I don't imagine we would concede until after Exeter has had its own last batch of tests, in case both clubs similarly afflicted.

I wonder if there is even a mechanism for a scenario where neither finalist can field a team!?

Would seem (somewhat) unfair just to annoint Chiefs when our recent form has been stronger, but they are top of the table.

Exe fans seem stoic, even favouring a match so that no-one can denigrate the winner's right. Again, to be fair, they recognise not in the bag...

If we have to concede, of all teams I wouldn’t begrudge Chiefs being the beneficiary given what happened with Sarries. I’m sure they would prefer to win it fair and square, as would we if the situation was reversed, but in this crazy season we just have to take it as it comes. 

[Rossm]

I don't imagine we would concede until after Exeter has had its own last batch of tests, in case both clubs similarly afflicted.

I wonder if there is even a mechanism for a scenario where neither finalist can field a team!?

Would seem (somewhat) unfair just to annoint Chiefs when our recent form has been stronger, but they are top of the table.

Exe fans seem stoic, even favouring a match so that no-one can denigrate the winner's right. Again, to be fair, they recognise not in the bag...

Last man standing?

If we have to concede, of all teams I wouldn’t begrudge Chiefs being the beneficiary given what happened with Sarries. I’m sure they would prefer to win it fair and square, as would we if the situation was reversed, but in this crazy season we just have to take it as it comes.

[DGP Wasp]

Exe fans seem stoic, even favouring a match so that no-one can denigrate the winner's right. Again, to be fair, they recognise not in the bag...

If the boot was on the other foot I would definitely want the final to be played come what may.  Simply being handed the trophy by default would feel very hollow indeed, regardless of who finished where in the league.

[JonnyD]

Big Jeff was out and about yesterday on Instagram so probably safe to say the rest of the front rowers are not involved - unless he hasn’t taken part in training still from before Bristol because of his head knock

[WonkyWasp]

I thought Jeff had Covid earlier on this year?

[wycombewasp]

according to my paper its 4 academy players who share a house. All first team players tested ok.

[hookender]

Wonder what roles the back room staff have? That could be the only problem if they have met other non playing staff  who have met a coach or medical staff.

[MarleyWasp]

Academy coaches/physics?

[Neils]

Academy coaches/physics?

Wonder if one is Masi - if so those at the Ricoh last Saturday might be at risk!

[13thWarrior]

according to my paper its 4 academy players who share a house. All first team players tested ok.

only place I've read this, source?

Can we read anything into the fact that Bristol haven't announced the need to isolate any players i.e. none of those that played that game have tested positive?

[wasps]

according to my paper its 4 academy players who share a house. All first team players tested ok.

only place I've read this, source?

Can we read anything into the fact that Bristol haven't announced the need to isolate any players i.e. none of those that played that game have tested positive?

I saw it on a site earlier too.
I'll try to dig it out


Edit:
Here's an article from the mirror confirming it

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/covid-threat-premiership-rugby-final-22848976.amp

[Rossm]

Wasps secure extra round of Covid-19 testing

Bobby Bridge reports:

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/wasps-covid-19-rugby-exeter-19114812

[baldpaul101]

there's a line in that if Wasps had to forfeit  "Exeter Chiefs would be awarded the trophy, of, a losing semi-finalist could be promoted to the final." (not my spelling mistake)

How would that work? Surely Baths players will be in the off season, may be on holiday etc. I assume only Bristol would be able to field a side? Would be interested to know where that came form...

[RogerE]

BBC saying Bristol would take our place if we have to withdraw

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/54574710

[Chunky24]

Fingers crossed for results later, but not a good sign that this weekend one of the main Leamington (where many players live) secondary schools has told all students to stay at home and self isolate for 2 weeks.