Rugby Southland sent its office staff home yesterday because of concerns one staff member had been exposed to Covid-19. ‘‘The board is taking a cautious approach and taking expert advice from the Ministry of Health and New Zealand Rugby,’’ it said in a statement. NZR staff worked from home yesterday rather than the Molesworth St office and chief executive Mark Robinson had to change his media conference yesterday to a teleconference. Meanwhile, the board of Rugby Southland has started planning for another frightening scenario — no provincial rugby. ‘‘These budgets will be considered and discussed with New Zealand Rugby and our community funders,’’ a statement said..‘‘Rugby Southland is committed to a community rugby season.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 18, 2020 15:22 UTC