V’landys warns NRL over Covid-19 outbreak

SYDNEY: Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys says three Canterbury players being thrown into two weeks of self-isolation after visiting a Covid-19 hotspot is a wake-up call for the entire NRL.
Dylan Napa, Brandon Wakeham and youngster Aaron Schoupp will miss at least one week of football after visiting the Royal Hotel on last night in Bondi — the same time as a known case.
The trio have been sent into a fortnight of isolation as per public health orders, even with at least one of the group’s results believed to have come back negative.
The remainder of Canterbury’s squad have also been sidelined from training until all test results are confirmed, after coming into contact with the group this week.
But there could still remain bigger issues for Napa, Wakeham and Schoupp.
All NRL players were urged not to visit pubs, clubs and restaurants last week, particularly in the eastern suburbs where the outbreak emanated from.
Their visit has therefore left Bulldogs officials frustrated, given at the very least it will rule Napa and Wakeham out of next week’s clash with Manly.
And while V’landys won’t rush to judge them and is pleased they at least checked in using the QR code, he urged others to now heed the warning with a bubble since put in place. – Fox Sports