Wests Tigers duo David Nofoaluma and Josh Aloiai sent for Covid-19 tests

Neither player showing symptoms but live it hotspot areasNRL says it will test a group of 19 players every 72 hoursWests Tigers players David Nofoaluma and Josh Aloiai have been sent for Covid-19 tests as they live in so-called hotspots in southwest Sydney. Both players left Tigers training before teammates on Thursday, after being ordered by the NRL to undergo checks ahead of Friday night’s NRL clash with Brisbane.Neither was showing any symptoms, and they are not believed to have attended any of the venues so far listed by the NSW Government. Tigers assistant Brett Hodgson has also been sent for tests, given he lives in the Campbelltown area. Related: Players sent back to bubbles as NRL keeps Queensland option on ice Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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