A Munster Rugby player has tested positive for Covid-19, it was confirmed this morning.
The latest PCR testing carried out on Monday has returned a positive result for a player, who is asymptomatic. He will be retested tomorrow to remove any doubt of a potential false positive.
The individual, who was not part of the travelling group in Wales at the weekend, and six other players identified by Munster Rugby as potential close contacts, are currently self-isolating.
There have been Covid cases before at the Munster (1 player) and Ulster academies (8) but this is the first positive test from a senior player with an Irish province.
Munster say their approach of identifying possible close contacts "is in line with the caution we have taken to this issue" and "these players may not be deemed close contacts by the HSE".
The squad and academy will not train at the HPC today.
The HSE have been notified for contract tracing purposes.
Further PCR testing will take place tomorrow with a return to scheduled training planned for Thursday ahead of Saturday's Guinness Pro14 encounter against Edinburgh at Thomond Park.
Munster Rugby Head of Medical, Dr Jamie Kearns, said: "As an immediacy we are taking every precaution by standing down training today.
"We are going to complete another round of PCR testing tomorrow so that we can return to training on Thursday.
"Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of our players and staff, and we will continue to work closely with both the IRFU and HSE in this regard."
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