Six Nations: Ireland asks to cancel the challenge with Italy

The 6 Nations Ireland-Italy rugby match, scheduled for 7 March, is under observation, which risks being canceled for public health reasons. The Bloomberg agency reports, citing Tony Holohan, head of the Department of Health. Who recommended canceling the game due to the 'rapid evolution of the epidemic' in northern Italy and the consequent risk of importing coronavirus cases into Ireland. According to the agency, Health Minister Simon Harris welcomed the recommendation to cancel the game, made in the interest of public safety.

The Six Nations board said it was aware of the Irish Ministry of Health's recommendation regarding the meeting between Ireland and Italy on Saturday 7 March. In this sense, the Irish Federation has organized an urgent meeting with the Irish Government to further discuss the issue and Six Nations will remain in close contact with the parties on the outcome of the meeting.