Souths coach Jason Demetriou gets Covid just before Roosters game in blow to Bunnies’ finals hopes
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Souths coach Jason Demetriou gets Covid just before crunch game against arch rivals the Roosters – and could miss vital preparations for finals tilt in blow to Bunnies’ title hopes
- Demetriou recorded a positive RAT on Tuesday, PCR confirmed the result
- Coach will miss Friday night’s clash against arch rivals at Allianz Stadium
- Isolation period will prevent him from being fully involved in finals preparations
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South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has tested positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the side’s last regular season match against the Roosters – with the isolation period sure to create a big stumbling block in the team’s preparations for the finals.
The Rabbitohs announced the news on their website on Thursday morning, stating the coach ‘tested positive on a RAT on Tuesday which has now been confirmed on a PCR test.
‘Jason will miss Friday’s match against the Roosters.’
He joins Bunnies hooker Damien Cook in being sidelined by the virus.
Demetriou – pictured at Souths training – will not be able to fully participate in Souths’ finals preparations as he’s forced into isolation
More to come…