The New Zealand Warriors touched down in Australia Sunday evening to prepare for the resumption of the NRL, but without two of their players.
Warriors centre David Fusitu’a and hooker Nathaniel Roache remained behind in Auckland when the playing squad and coaching staff left on a charter flight to Tamworth in regional NSW.
The players landed around 5:30pm at Tamworth base.
The club said Fusitu’a was granted compassionate leave to delay his departure, while Roache was ordered to stay home after contacting medical staff on Sunday morning to say he was unwell.
“Nate called the club first thing this morning saying he wasn’t feeling well,” Warriors chief executive Cameron George said in a statement.
“He was instructed to have a test immediately and was told not to report at the airport as he would not be travelling with the team.
“We’re totally satisfied Nate has had no contact with any other player or staff member at the club for several weeks and we’re very comfortable we have abided by all policies and requirements.”
Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-03/unwell-warriors-player-stays-home-as-team-flies-to-australia/12210152
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