Coronavirus hits squad

Rugby: Star halfback Antoine Dupont and four other firstteam players who tested positive for Covid19 are out of France's squad for next Monday’s Six Nations match against Scotland.

The French rugby federation said yesterday further tests carried out on Sunday showed that prop Julien Marchand and centre Arthur Vincent had also tested positive for the virus.

Dupont, prop Mohammed Haouas, winger Gabin Villiere and lineout coach Karim Ghezal tested positive after their tests on Saturday.

All five players started last Monday’s 1513 win at Ireland in Dublin and have to observe a minimum period of seven days in isolation.

Coach Fabien Galthie also tested positive after that game.