The outbreak of the Coronavirus in northern Italy has led to the cancellation of the women's Six Nations game today between Italy and Scotland. A number have died in the region in the past 24 hours, and in response, all sporting events in Veneto and Lombardi hvae been cancelled today.
The Six Nations released the following statement this morning:
Further to an increased number of Covid-19 cases in the Milan Area, the Italian Authorities have decided to cancel all sporting events in the Veneto and Lombardi Regions.
As a result of this decision, the Women’s Six Nations match between Italy and Scotland scheduled to be played today will not take place.
Six Nations Rugby are looking at options with the FIR and Scottish Rugby to reschedule this fixture at a later date.
We will be staying in contact with the FIR and Italian Authorities to keep updated on the situation in the region
Three Serie A matches have also been cancelled.
