PARIS (Reuters) – Fabien Galthie, the coach of France’s national rugby union group, has examined positive for the COVID-19 virus and is due to this fact unlikely to be current pitch-side for France’s opening Six Nations match towards Italy on Sunday, Galthie stated.
“This morning, I examined positive COVID-19. I’m doing properly and I’ve mild signs,” wrote Galthie on his Twitter account (@FGalthie) on Friday.
“As a end result, I’m going to self-isolate and shall be working remotely this week. Raphaël Ibañez and the remainder of my employees, in whom I’ve full confidence, shall be appearing as my go-betweens on the pitch,” added Galthie.
France begin their Six Nations marketing campaign on Feb. 6 towards Italy on the Stade de France, however the group – recognized “Les Bleus” – have been hit by COVID-19 circumstances inside their squad.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
