Doncaster Knights v Saracens cancelled due to positive Covid tests
Saracens have been forced to forfeit their Trailfinders Challenge Cup game at Doncaster Knights after two academy players tested positive for Covid-19.
The former European champions have a further 16 players isolating after contact tracing.
"It means Sarries are without 34 players for the match at Castle Park on Saturday because of injury, suspension and isolation and are therefore unable to field a side,” Saracens said in a statement.
“The club did everything it could in its attempts to name a 23, but two additional players today being contacted to isolate meant this was not possible.”
Knights were hoping to return to action after ten months without a game but must now wait for next weekend’s home match with Ealing Trailfinders.
As a result of the cancellation, Doncaster have been awarded four points and Saracens two.
The triangular tournament has been arranged to bridge the gap until the start of a shortened Championship season in March.