Italy v England clash in Rome postponed because of coronavirus


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 05 Mar 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Britain - March 3, 2020 England's George Ford, Henry Slade, Owen Farrell and Elliot Daly during training Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) - England's final Six Nations encounter against Italy in Rome next week has been postponed amid fears over the coronavirus outbreak, tournament organisers said on Thursday.

The game had been due to be played without fans present after an Italian government ruling this week on all sports events but organisers decided to postpone the match. Italy's game in Ireland this Saturday had already been postponed.

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