France head coach Fabien Galthie was due to be retested after he produced what the French Rugby Federation described as a “suspicious and unproven” Covid test result. Photo: SportsfileThe Ireland squad will be able to press ahead with their plans to hold a mini two-day training camp later this week after they managed to avoid a potential Covid-19 scare. The Ireland players have been released from their strict bio-secure bubble this week before a 24-man squad will regroup tomorrow and Friday to prepare for the Italy clash on Saturday week. Ireland boss Andy Farrell has released 12 players back to their respective provinces ahead of this weekend's Guinness PRO14 action. A statement from the IRFU read:"All members of the Ireland squad and backroom team undertook routine PCR testing on Monday producing no positive results.

Source: Irish Independent February 17, 2021 02:26 UTC