Leeds Rhinos rocked by Covid shock ahead of clash with Huddersfield Giants

One member of the squad is awaiting the results of an antigen test after a family member displayed Covid-19 symptoms.

As a part of the track and trace protocol, six additional members of the squad who had been in close contact with the player earlier this week did not train on Thursday and have been stood down for tonight’s game as a pre-caution.

The entire squad and backroom team were tested on Tuesday afternoon and all tests produced negative results, including the player who is now awaiting his test result. The team did not train on Wednesday.

Tonight’s game will go ahead as planned with Brett Ferres and Adam Cuthbertson drafted into the squad.

Ferres will wear squad number 40.

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