Four Wallabies and Australian staffer contract COVID on Barbarians duty

By Ian Chadband / Wire

Four unnamed Wallabies players and one staff member are reportedly among seven confirmed coronavirus cases that forced the abandonment of the Barbarians rugby international against Samoa.

The Barbarians, coached by Dave Rennie and featuring 11 Wallabies, were due to meet Samoa at Twickenham in London.

But the match was called off just 90 minutes before kick-off on Sunday morning AEDT because of the outbreak in the Baa-Baas’ squad.

The positive cases covered Barbarians players and staff from Australia, Japan and South Africa.

The Sydney Morning Herald on Monday reported that the Australians affected were four players and one staff member.

James O’Connor, Tom Robertson, Pete Samu, Rob Leota, Tate McDermott, Tom Wright, Len Ikitau, Izaia Perese, Filipo Daugunu, Angus Bell and Nic White were the 11 Australians due to play after the end of their spring tour with national coach Dave Rennie overseeing the team.

The Herald reported Rennie was clear of the virus and would be heading home to New Zealand for a break.

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) said in a statement Sunday that four players and two members of staff had tested positive for COVID-19. The Herald report was produced after the statement.

The Barbarians said on Twitter that all their players “are absolutely devastated they were unable to play today”.

The Barbarians said that they had 23 players who tested negative on Saturday morning and that they had been “ready and keen to take to the pitch against Samoa”.

Rennie, who was given a written warning by World Rugby for his outburst about officials after the Wales Test defeat last weekend and had apologised for his comments, had been looking forward to the honour of leading the game’s most celebrated international invitation team.

“Every one of these guys are honoured to become Barbarians and there’s already a real sense of excitement and anticipation,” he had said on Monday.

“We have brought a diverse range of countries and cultures together and it’s going to make for an exceptional week.”

The game was to be the swan song for former Ireland fullback Rob Kearney and also the last for Samoa for lock Joe Tekori, who said his e already dressed for the game when news arrived that it was cancelled.

“I know it’s my last game for my country. It’s sad for me. I don’t want to end like this,” an emotional Tekori told the BBC

The Barbarians Women’s side were able to play, though, and defeated a Springbok Women’s XV 60-5 in front of a world record crowd at Twickenham.

A crowd of 29,581 watched the fixture – a record for a women’s match.

The match kicked off after the men’s match was called off.

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2021-12-02T23:45:30+00:00

Ken Catchpole's Other Leg

Roar Guru


https://alexberenson.substack.com/p/huge-new-study-shows-zero-covid-deaths Summary “ in a nutshell: if you let your healthy child or teenager receive the mRNA Covid vaccine, you are insane”

2021-12-02T06:32:52+00:00

Jokerman

Roar Guru


Here are the stats from Stuff.co.nz (The main NZ news site). “As of November 6, 103 deaths had been reported to CARM after the administration of the Pfizer vaccine in New Zealand. Following medical assessments by CARM and Medsafe, 47 of those deaths were deemed unlikely to be related to the Covid-19 vaccine, 47 could not be assessed due to insufficient information, and eight cases were still under investigation” Just one death huh? I don’t think so …103 deaths after the vacs. 47 couldn’t even be assessed. The recent Dunedin dude. He takes the vacs then gets heart palpitations quite soon after. This continues. And suddenly dies two weeks later. 26, Healthy with no past health issues. Even if the coroner finds something already there with his heart, theres no doubt the jab finished him, but the they’ll search like mad to make pre-existing and the jab not the cause of death. 103 deaths post vacs and only one listed as the vaccine as the cause of death. Doesn’t add up. So: 44 Covid deaths 103 deaths straight after the jab. Take your pick !!

2021-12-02T03:41:47+00:00

Ken Catchpole's Other Leg

Roar Guru


“ why take the vacs risk if you’re healthy and under 30” A doctor I discussed this with said “ why take the vacs if you’re healthy and under 60?” And he wasn’t even on the page. “Too busy’ to keep abreast of vx injuries (but not too busy to jab at $x per prick). Had no idea of TGA or ATAGI stats. I asked him how he informed himself of cost/benefit. “The pharma manufacturers” provide data, he said.

2021-12-02T02:34:48+00:00

Jokerman

Roar Guru


Absolutely valid man. These are children. I agree with you, Ken why take the vacs risk if you’re healthy and under 30. Just for other readers the stats above were for Covid admissions for the youth (correct huh?). I saw my doctor today, I was just surprised by her adamant view. The clinic really believe the vacs is safe. It’s blind faith. All trials are lengthy and take so much time. This skipped it all on the basis that the research had already began. With a new virus? One could apply this to any medicine “the ground work has already been done ” Mandates start tomorrow in NZ. May have to quickly grab a wine at my favourite cafe/bar! Covid ain’t as bad as they say. The immunity system is ready to fight. I’m taking Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zink. I’ll be a little bit careful when the virus comes to Welly. I also saw this video of this NZ 20 something guy. A bit rough but he’s furious as he’s getting heart palpitations and was stumbling around unable to enter his car. He felt forced to take the vacs because of his job. It’s these angry types who will cause chaos to the system. I understand. It’s frightening for them and many will want payback. I’m not condoning. It’s just what I sense. The recent dude in Dunedin who passed, two weeks ago and they take so much time. I got that wrong when I said he passed in the hospital toilet. He was about to head to hospital and died in his own toilet. 500 flue victims generally in NZ each year. 44 Covid victims. A month ago when I looked on the government site there were 80 vacs passings. But the stats said just one due to preconditions, still testing. Just watch how long they’ll take to do the Dunedin man. His wife will add the pressure. Vacs on children. That’s awful. The boosters are my concern. How much can the body take? I believe 3-5 years is when it really shows. It’s happening now of course but it will only get worse. Take care be safe

2021-12-02T00:09:28+00:00

Ken Catchpole's Other Leg

Roar Guru


NEW: German study across fourteen pediatric hospitals from June 2020 to May 2021 finds zero deaths in children without co-morbidities between the ages of 5-17. "The lowest risk was observed in children aged 5-11 without comorbidities. In this group, the ICU admission rate was 0.2 per 10,000 and case fatality could not be calculated, due to an absence of cases." So why the push to use experimental mRNA gene therapies on all children in the United States? Or anywhere else for that matter? Let alone young fit rugby-playing youths, in places with negligible cv numbers, let alone fatalities? https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.11.30.21267048v1.full.pdf

2021-12-01T10:42:22+00:00

Ken Catchpole's Other Leg

Roar Guru


An interesting word you wrote, Carlos, I had to look it up “Nonsense” “ from Wiktionary, – noun Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or seem to have no meaning. – noun An untrue statement. – noun biology A damaged DNA sequence whose products are not biologically active, that is, that does nothing” Are you accusing me of vomiting damaged DNA, Carlos? To be clear I am asking you a question around cost and benefit of options, one you have not yet answered, and have only responded with ridicule-intending red herrings. Please present your conclusive, disinterested evidence: – That the risk of side effect from cv injection is less than that of cv infection. – That cv infection is categorically prevented by injection. – That the risk of cv infection is significantly fatal in young people – That you are well versed in Cv injection injuries, and the correlation/causation debate. – That you know how it is that – those mortalities deemed to be merely associated with injections have been thoroughly analysed to disprove causation. Please present the thorough analyses (eg autopsies) that disprove vx causation as a factor in post-vx mortality. – That condescension and bullying are not subjects in virology degrees. Look forward to a non-macho response Carlos. And I am prepared for you to prove me wrong. But, to be clear, you haven’t yet, as clever as you are. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(21)00258-1/fulltext?s=08#%20

2021-12-01T09:58:07+00:00

Ken Catchpole's Other Leg

Roar Guru


James, I seek no beef with you but you are being a tad less than polite. When you say your “ wife works in the pharma industry”, are you appealing to authority? Or confessing a conflict of interest? Where your wife works, or where mine works, is irrelevant to the question. What evidence do you have that the risk of vaccine injury is less than the risk of Covid in young people? The question lives, and will stay alive no matter how many labels you throw at people who ask the question. In your response please integrate this official government data. https://t.me/thecrowhouseoffical/774

2021-12-01T09:53:49+00:00

Jokerman

Roar Guru


Wow, that’s interesting. You’re right, Ken the normal regulations are not being applied all. And for Jacinda to watch it all happen and not care. I couldn’t handle being responsible for one person. Hypothetically I thought of my hairdresser who had to get the jab and had a severe headache for a week. For that one person I could never allow that on my watch. But Jacinda does this to masses. Two years max but I’m hoping she leaves before then. She puts on a happy disposition but I know her emotions are wayward and she’s losing weight and looking gaunt. At least you’re informative Ken and saving your body from some grief! Take care.

2021-12-01T09:16:29+00:00

Ken Catchpole's Other Leg

Roar Guru


Prior to this year, J man, 10 mortalities were a red flag for any new drug, and it was a requirement by the FDA for the manufacturer to pull it at that threshold, and to investigate thoroughly. But such is the terror of this unprecedented corona, dozens, hundreds and thousands of deaths lie as mere numbers on stat sheets, unexplained and uninvestigated. Nothing to see here in the year of safe and effective prescription by government.

2021-12-01T07:32:41+00:00

Jokerman

Roar Guru


And I see the patient was about leave hospital…! Doctor: ”All good sir. Tests were fine. Heart palpitations…just stress mate. Off you go now” “Oh Woops he just passed…at least he was vaxed and didn’t get the deedly Covid.” “I see no connection to the vax. He seemed fine. I discharged him and then he went to the hospital toilet and died. These things unfortunately happen and it’s perfectly normal.”

2021-12-01T04:04:24+00:00

Jokerman

Roar Guru


12 days earlier he had the vax now gone at 26 I think. It’s highly likely in my view they’ll take forever for the results and search for something unconnected that caused his passing. But shouldn’t it be fast tracked for potential danger? Not a chance… I had a cool haircut yesterday. My hairdresser had a thumping headache for a whole week following the jab. She never wanted it of course. Another friend has been depressed since the jab. Jacinta has no empathy. She will need to face this.

2021-12-01T03:52:25+00:00

Jokerman

Roar Guru


I’ll be here, I know the futures well… This poor dude bless him… https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-delta-outbreak-coroner-investigating-whether-dunedin-mans-death-connected-to-vaccine-days-earlier/J7UKEB52KDBWZARGJ2R76HKWTQ/

2021-11-30T18:05:21+00:00

AndyS

Guest


It is interesting how quick the Western countries are to dismiss their principles in the face of an emergency though, when by comparison; "Back in April, Chinese authorities asked all levels of government to back off from forcing people to get vaccinated and to instead encourage people by giving out gifts and shopping discount vouchers. According to the Chinese law courts' official website, it is illegal to "strip people's rights to choose" a COVID vaccine, and it also urges officials to "avoid creating antagonism and resistance". https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-16/china-threaten-bans-unvaccinated-from-public-spaces-some-cities/100296584 It amuses me to think that, if the Chinese were running the show, so many in the West would be saying their laws are too soft and the authorities should teach the people a proper lesson... :laughing:

2021-11-30T15:34:52+00:00

TJ-Go Force!

Roar Rookie


I agree with that too. I think UK needs to follow suit that if you're under 50 and have no underlying conditions and chose not, you shouldn't get priority over the vaccinated to the NHS. Won't happen here though, too many civil libertarians in the UK.

2021-11-30T10:30:16+00:00

scubasteve

Guest


Presuming you are around in 3-5 years Jokerman. I hope so. Would miss your comedy.

2021-11-30T05:27:11+00:00

Adsa

Roar Rookie


The worry I see is you mention a fit 26 y.o. getting knocked about. Not good for a portly 53 year old! Boosters can't come soon enough.

2021-11-30T04:19:08+00:00

jameswm

Roar Guru


Thank you Captain Obvious. It's a huge article I don't have time to read.

2021-11-30T03:22:29+00:00

Jokerman

Roar Guru


I would like to give a special thanks to the experimenters Argie Bargie and Jam-swim (someone who isn’t me). Whilst I and others sit on the sidelines they have both allowed themselves to be experimented on. I haven’t seen such courage since Foster was appointed by the NZ Rugby Union. Respectfully I ask you both to stick to the medical trials including the boosters. It is really important the long term side effects are documented. Would love to know in 3-5 years. If still living, I believe the Roar has some great lawyers here (hint hint get ready to make a lot of money, Harry). If this trial is very unsuccessful please know you will be awarded ten-fold on the other side! I may also be able to channel your comments onto the Roar. I have talents. What is there to lose?!?!

2021-11-30T03:03:05+00:00

Jokerman

Roar Guru


Put the cursor on the link. It will then take you to an article.

2021-11-30T02:35:39+00:00

jameswm

Roar Guru


Here: https://covidlive.com.au/nsw I trust that info more than your comment. It cannot be correct that the vaxxed and unvaxxed catch and spread it at the same rate, or not in Australia anyway (which is where we live).

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