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Racing 92 against Ospreys cancelled

The Heineken Champions Cup clash between Racing 92 and Ospreys scheduled for Paris La Defense Arena has been cancelled

Racing 92 against Ospreys cancelled

The Heineken Champions Cup clash between Racing 92 and Ospreys has been cancelled due to the Welsh region recording a number of positive Covid-19 tests.

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Under European rugby rules, French side Racing have been awarded an automatic 28-0 win.

A European rugby statement read: “EPCR has been informed by Ospreys that they have a recorded a number of positive tests for Covid-19 among their playing squad and as a consequence, the club is not in a position to safely fulfil its Heineken Champions Cup, Round 2 fixture against Racing 92 scheduled for Saturday (18 December).

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“The Pool A fixture at Paris La Défense Arena is therefore cancelled with Racing 92 awarded the match on a 28-0, five match points basis, in accordance with the Tournament Rules.

“EPCR would like to emphasise that awarding the match to Racing 92 is a tournament management measure with the objective of ensuring that all fixtures in the 2021/22 Heineken Champions Cup are accounted for, and not a sanction.”

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