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URC statement: Plug pulled on two games in SA
By Ian Cameron
The URC have been forced to postpone two games in South Africa after an outbreak of gastro in a number of camps in South Africa.
Both Glasgow Warriors and Ulster are unable to field teams as they labour under a virus that has broken out across both European sides.
Dan McFarland's Ulster were set to face the Cell C Sharks, while Franco Smith's Glasgow were set to play the Lions in Round 6 of the tournament.
Rumours began circulating over the issue this morning and it was has now been confirmed by the URC that the two fixtures involving the sides will not go ahead.
"The Round 6 United Rugby Championship fixtures involving Glasgow Warriors, Ulster Rugby, Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions have been postponed," a statement from the URC reads. "Due to gastroenteritis infections it is not possible for Ulster or Glasgow Warriors to field full playing squads.
"In order to ensure a duty of care towards the players involved and given the medical advice received from all key stakeholders, the United Rugby Championship has made the decision to postpone the fixtures.
"The league will now move to examine potential dates to reschedule the games and will update in due course."
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Its a bit like asking "Can NZ turn Jordan into a fullback" as he's always been one but was selected by Foster as a winger and did OK at it eh.
Go to commentsThe nsw and qld teams do look stronger for 2025. Do you think Dan M might take longer to get success as he is new and has a new squad?
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