Suspected Omicron Covid case among Cardiff Rugby group in South Africa
The entire travelling party is in isolation in a hotel
Cardiff Rugby have been unable to leave South Africa after two positive Covid 19 cases amongst their travelling party - one of which is suspected to be the Omicron strain.
The entire group is now in isolation in a hotel.
Talks are ongoing with the relevant authorities about how to get them home when they've completed their isolation period.
Fellow Welsh region Scarlets who were also stuck in South Africa have now flown back and are isolating in a designated facility.
The full statement from Cardiff Rugby is below:
"Cardiff Rugby have been unable to depart South Africa following two positive cases of Covid-19, one of which is suspected to be the new variant Omicron.
"The travelling party had hoped to depart Cape Town this afternoon after a charter plane was secured, however PCR tests undertaken last night have returned two positive results.
"As a consequence of one of these results suspected of being Omicron, the entire travelling party have returned to their hotel to isolate.
"Cardiff Rugby continue to work with the South African Rugby Union, the Welsh Rugby Union and public health authorities both at home and abroad to decide the next course of action.
"The club are also continuing to work with all relevant authorities to secure the travelling party’s return to Wales when safe and appropriate.
"Everybody concerned in this highly challenging situation would like to thank their families, friends, colleagues and the wider rugby family for their many messages of concern and well wishes."