Wigan Warriors' opponent switched after four Catalans Dragons test positive for Covid-19

The Warriors will instead play Castleford in a rejigged fixture.

Adrian Lam's side were due to return to action this Saturday against the Dragons in a behind-closed-doors match at Warrington.

But three Catalans players and one staff member tested positive for coronavirus, ruling the squad out of action for two weeks.

Castleford have no scheduled game as they were due to play Toronto, who withdrew from the competition. Clubs with a bye have been instructed to be on stand-by to step up in such an eventuality, given the exceptional current circumstances.

The Dragons squad were all instructed to isolate as soon as the news of the positive tests was received, prompting the postponement of the Wigan fixture. They will have further tests later this week.

The development comes after Hull FC had to cancel two matches when nine players, and three members of staff, tested positive for coronavirus.

In that instance, their opponents from their last match, Salford, had to self-isolate. Catalans played Wakefield last weekend in the Challenge Cup but Trinity are still fine to face Warrington on Sunday.

Saturday: Wigan Warriors v Castleford Tigers (4.15pm), Leeds Rhinos v Salford Red Devils (6.30pm).

Sunday: Hull KR v St Helens (1pm), Huddersfield Giants v Hull FC (4.15pm), Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity (6.30pm)