Wakefield Trinity duo test positive for Covid-19

The RFL last night confirmed the news about two players from Chris Chester’s squad following Monday’s routine round of testing.

Trinity already have four players self-isolating due to track and trace after recent opponents Catalans Dragons saw four members of their squad and staff record positive tests last week.

The French club – whose game with Wigan Warriors last Saturday was called off – have seen another two further positive results in their second round of testing over the weekend, including one player, but none in yesterday’s third.

Troubled Wakefield, who have already suffered a raft of injuries, have postponed today’s training session and a decision will be made this morning on whether the televised game against Leeds can go ahead.

Only one of the players who has tested positive was involved in Sunday’s defeat against Warrington Wolves.

The first Super League club to see an outbreak was Hull FC who saw nine players and three staff members contract the virus.

Support The Yorkshire Post and become a subscriber today.

Your subscription will help us to continue to bring quality news to the people of Yorkshire. In return, you’ll see fewer ads on site, get free access to our app and receive exclusive members-only offers.

So, please - if you can - pay for our work. Just £5 per month is the starting point. If you think that which we are trying to achieve is worth more, you can pay us what you think we are worth. By doing so, you will be investing in something that is becoming increasingly rare. Independent journalism that cares less about right and left and more about right and wrong. Journalism you can trust.

Thank you

James Mitchinson