Leinster have confirmed that one of their players has tested positive for Covid-19 after a test taken outside of the province's own regular PCR arrangements.
The player reported feeling unwell earlier in the week and was tested outside of the province's set-up. He began self-isolating once he felt unwell and will continue to do so now that the test result has come back positive.
Leinster's own PCR tests on Thursday returned no positive cases in the squad, who are preparing for a trip to Scarlets on Saturday, with Tadhg Furlong set to return for the first time since January of last year.
A statement from the province read: "One player who had been isolating because of close contact with a positive family member reported feeling unwell earlier in the week and was tested outside of Leinster.
"He tested positive for Covid-19 and will continue to self-isolate from the group in accordance with HSE guidelines."
Last month, two senior players from the province tested positive for the illness.
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