Edinburgh have confirmed a squad player has tested positive for Covid-19, but this week’s match against Ulster is still scheduled to go ahead.

The news broke on Monday as the PRO14 outfit swiftly cancelled training, with a club statement revealing the process undertaken at the Murrayfield side.

“The player started self-isolation as per Scottish Government guidelines,” it read.

“Subsequent internal contact tracing identified a small group of potential contacts and they are also isolating. To respect medical confidentiality Edinburgh Rugby will not name the individuals affected.

Entire squad tested

“Today’s (Monday) training at the club has been cancelled as a precaution and the entire squad and playing staff were tested early this morning (Monday). Further updates on the squad will be issued as appropriate.”

Edinburgh’s statement continued: “The club continues to operate an extensive health and safety coronavirus mitigation plan and follow all respective health guidance aligned through Scottish Rugby’s Threat Management Group.

“The club’s Guinness PRO14 match against Ulster at BT Murrayfield this Saturday (5 June) is still scheduled to go ahead as planned.”

Edinburgh are currently residing in 10th position in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup on five points after winning just one of their opening three matches.