12 Feb 2022

Share

French rugby chief Laporte tests positive for Covid, will miss France/Ireland clash

accreditation
AFP
0:00
play article
Subscribers can listen to this article
French Rugby Federation Bernard Laporte. (Photo by Pierre Suu/Getty Images)
French Rugby Federation Bernard Laporte. (Photo by Pierre Suu/Getty Images)

French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte will be unable to attend the Six Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday after he revealed he had tested positive for Covid-19.

The 57-year-old former France coach's positive test comes after present French coach Fabien Galthie had to self-isolate for the same reason for their opening 37-10 hammering of Italy last Sunday.

"I have tested positive for Covid-19 and conforming to the sanitary regulations I will self-isolate," Laporte said on his Twitter account.

"All my thoughts are with the France team who meet Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturday."

France are the last side to have beaten the Irish, who have put together a run of nine successive Test wins since the home defeat in Dublin last February.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
Read more on:
francesix nationsbernard laportecoronavirusrugby
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should the Proteas pick Faf du Plessis for the T20 World Cup in West Indies and the United States in June?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Faf still has a lot to give ...
68% - 1563 votes
No! It's time to move on ...
32% - 727 votes
Vote
Previous Results
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE
Partner Content
SMEs make up 40% of SA’s GDP— here’s how the JSE is helping them grow

29 Apr

SMEs make up 40% of SA’s GDP— here’s how the JSE is helping them grow
How this work-from-home mom gets back-to-school ready with the help of Mac

26 Apr

How this work-from-home mom gets back-to-school ready with the help of Mac
Watch | Rhodes University Marks 120 Years of Academic and Cultural Milestones

26 Apr

Watch | Rhodes University Marks 120 Years of Academic and Cultural Milestones
Civil Engineering student Zaid’s building blocks to success start with his trusty Mac

25 Apr

Civil Engineering student Zaid’s building blocks to success start with his trusty Mac
Why the iPad is the ultimate study buddy for learners from grades R-12

23 Apr

Why the iPad is the ultimate study buddy for learners from grades R-12
7 hidden gems to add to your next Aussie escape

22 Apr

7 hidden gems to add to your next Aussie escape
See more sponsored content
GooglePlayLink HuaweiGalleryLink AppleStoreLink
© 2024 (3.0.24094.4) 24.com. All rights reserved.
Terms and Conditions Media24 Privacy Policy Vulnerability Disclosure
Contact us Help with my subscription
Iab Logo