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Fiji captain Semi Radradra tests positive to COVID-19 on eve of Autumn Nations Cup kick-off
By AAP
Fiji's new rugby captain Semi Radradra is the latest sports star to test positive for COVID-19, ahead of a test match against France on Monday.
The 28-year-old was tested upon arrival at the Flying Fijians' tournament base in France on Friday and returned a positive sample.
The former Parramatta NRL star has since been isolated from the team and, according to a statement by Fijian Rugby, is showing no symptoms.
Chief executive John O'Connor confirmed Radradra, who was this week named for the first time as captain of the national side, had tested negative before joining the squad pre-camp and in subsequent tests.
"As part of the COVID-19 tournament protocols, the player has been isolated and is being monitored by our medical team," he said.
The entire Fiji team has undergone a final round of testing and is awaiting results before they play France at Stade de la Rabine in Vannes on Monday.
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I would go as far as to say they trend towards the Ben Smith style engagement. Utter crap.
I don't think any All Black coach has had a tougher first year than this (so to here that they did that is really poor).
They is of course the sky production, the producer behind the scenes. They select commentators to deliver on that content they're going to provide them with, which means they have to be 'yes' mean. Mills is the A grade yes man. Actually really please Mills seems to be acting stronger, more with his own personality these days, and the game day commentry teams have bee pretty good imo. Bates, Steven, Shields, even that italian player was alright last week.
Go to commentsAs Naas would say... A win is a win.
It was not perfect and at times frustrating. All 3 tests were not the best by the Boks and they still found ways to win.
Rassie would have noted the sloppyness at times and silly mistakes. The 9's made amateur handling mistakes when clearing the rucks in all 3 tests.
Once the "stupid" mistakes are eliminated, this Bok team will be very very hard to beat.
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