SA Sevens coach Neil Powell is among four South Africans who have tested positive for Covid on arrival in Japan, including three SA Under-23 members, Team SA confirmed on Sunday. The entire South Africa Under-23 squad is in quarantine after two players, Thabiso Monyane and Kamohelo Mahlatsi, as well as video analyst Mario Masha tested positive for Covid-19. They added that the rest of the team had tested negative twice and was closely following all the recommendations of the local health authorities. Powell, meanwhile, has been admitted to an isolation facility in Kagashimo, where the Sevens squad is currently conducting a pre-Games training camp. "Every member of Team South Africa required full medical clearance as an eligibility criteria," said Team SA's Chief Medical Officer Dr Phatho Zondi.

Source: News 24 July 18, 2021 11:48 UTC