Rovers Derby : Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:38 am  

WIth Rovers having positive Covid tests, and their game against Saints being called off has just been announced on BBC, will the Derby match be under threat of being postponed too?

Re: Rovers Derby : Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:32 am  

Current self-isolation guidance is 9 days I believe so they should in theory be able to field a team lest there’s a full on outbreak in the squad.

Re: Rovers Derby : Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:44 am  

This is the announcement...

Three Hull KR players have tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend, following two positive tests last week - and nine others have been forced to isolate as close contacts.
Training has been postponed until Wednesday under the Multiple Cases Protocols, with a further round of PCR testing to be carried out then.
Hull KR players who had been selected for the Combined Nations All Stars team have been stood down as part of the isolation procedures.
Under the RFL’s Covid-19 protocols, a team can apply to postpone a match if seven or more senior players are unavailable as a result of Covid-19 – either through positive tests or as close contacts – and the RFL have therefore accepted Hull KR’s request to postpone Friday’s fixture.

The bit in bold could mean more callups for us, or maybe Saints will offer their whole squad ?

Re: Rovers Derby : Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:06 pm  

As long as Rovers dont get anymore cases they should be able to play the derby match, Think the 4/5 who have tested positive wont be able to play, but those isolating will.

Chance to test of their elite academy.

[Chris71]

Re: Rovers Derby : Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:52 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

As long as Rovers dont get anymore cases they should be able to play the derby match, Think the 4/5 who have tested positive wont be able to play, but those isolating will.

Chance to test of their elite academy.

Just wonder if the players concerned re covid are any of the ones selected for the mixed nations squad or am I just being cynical?

Hopefully any of their players testing positive for Covid will made a full and speedy recovery.

Re: Rovers Derby : Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:44 pm  

Postponed until July 15th just being announced.

Re: Rovers Derby : Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:07 pm  

Amazed they didnt move it to the Monday, could have potentially got a full house

Re: Rovers Derby : Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:32 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Amazed they didnt move it to the Monday, could have potentially got a full house

We play on the Thursday, so would have been a 3 day turnaround. We already have a short turnaround 2 weeks after that, playing Leeds on the Friday and Saints on the Monday

Re: Rovers Derby : Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:42 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Amazed they didnt move it to the Monday, could have potentially got a full house

I don't think they had any choice it's Sky's Thursday night match

Re: Rovers Derby : Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:54 pm  

Irregs#16 wrote:

We play on the Thursday, so would have been a 3 day turnaround. We already have a short turnaround 2 weeks after that, playing Leeds on the Friday and Saints on the Monday

Unfortunately we are a point where we need to get fans in games and teams and players will have to cope with the demands for the good of the game