Club postponed training on Monday and were awaiting results from latest round of testing; further positive tests come after Leinster recorded four cases last week; Montpellier confirmed fifth positive Covid-19 test on Tuesday
Tuesday 14 December 2021 16:43, UK
Leinster say that "an additional number of senior players" have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Friday's scheduled game against Montpellier in France.
It comes after Leinster postponed training on Monday prior to their latest PCR testing results.
The province said last week that three senior players and one member of staff had tested positive for Covid-19.
In the latest update, they said: "Leinster Rugby returned to training today at UCD following yesterday's postponement and a full round of antigen and PCR tests which were carried out on site.
"Leinster Rugby can confirm that the club is assisting an additional number of senior players who have tested positive for Covid-19 and are now self-isolating.
"The latest cases follow the antigen and PCR testing which were carried out at Leinster Rugby on all players, coaches and staff.
"The HSE has been informed in accordance with public health guidelines, as has EPCR (European Professional Club Rugby).
"The remaining members of the Leinster Rugby squad will train today in UCD and will continue to test daily and take all necessary precautions ahead of Friday's Heineken Champions Cup game against Montpellier in France."
Montpellier, meanwhile, reported a fifth positive Covid-19 test ahead of Leinster's visit.
Montpellier opened their European Cup campaign with a 42-6 defeat against Exeter last weekend, while Leinster defeated Bath 45-20 in Dublin.
