Emiliano Boffelli was one of six Pumas to test positive for Covid-19. Photo: Getty ImagesAs if there weren't already enough hurdles in the path of establishing the Rugby Championship in 2020, another has emerged in the form of positive Covid-19 tests. The Argentine Rugby Union has announced six of its national team players have returned positive tests for the virus and had been placed in isolation, casting further doubt on the already unlikely Rugby Championship. This year's test schedule, including the Rugby Championship's fate, is not expected to be finalised until next week. However, were the Springboks to compete in the proposed November 7 to December 12 Championship, they would have to leave South Africa by October 18.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 05, 2020 05:03 UTC