Ireland Rugby Squad Remain Covid Free Despite Cases In The French Squad.

After 4 rounds of PCR testing since the defeat to France, Ireland's players remain free of COVID 19.

The squad are back training today ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match with Italy in Rome.

There are no new positives from the France squad.

11 French players have tested positive for coronavirus, and a decision will be made tomorrow as to whether Sunday's match against Scotland will proceed in Paris.

Among those who will miss the game if it goes ahead is skipper Charles Ollivon.