- Ireland v Italy is first game to be called off
- England due to travel to Rome on 14 March
The Six Nations has been plunged into chaos after Ireland’s match against Italy was called off by the Irish government because of fears over the spread of the coronavirus. There are also escalating doubts over England’s trip to Italy amid concerns the tournament may not be completed for the first time in almost 50 years.
The Rugby Football Union is in talks with the government over England’s match in Rome on 14 March – as well as the Six Nations organisers and the authorities in Italy, where the death toll from the coronavirus has reached double figures. With five Serie A football matches taking place behind closed doors this weekend there remains the possibility England’s match in Rome will be played in an empty stadium.
Written by Gerard Meagher
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/feb/26/england-await-news-on-italy-trip-as-coronavirus-threatens-six-nations under the title “England await news on Italy trip as coronavirus threatens Six Nations”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
