Coronavirus in Italy: England's Six Nations Championship game against Italy postponed

England's Six Nations Championship clash against Italy has been postponed due to coronavirus outbreak in Italy. Six Nations Championship game between England and Italy was supposed to be held in Rome on March 14. However, it will w be scheduled for ar day. All sports events in Italy have been affected due to coronavirus disease which has been spreading like wildfire. A decision by government has been made to hold all sporting events behind closed doors.

Coronavirus in Italy: Six Nations Championship games affected

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Due to Coronavirus in Italy (which has already claimed 107 deaths),  Six Nations Championship tournament organizers had option of hosting Italy vs England behind closed doors or scheduling  match for later. organizers have decided to go with second option and official confirmation of decision will be made later this week. reason behind delaying game is so that cash-strapped union does t lose out on gate receipts of a 73,000 capacity stadium.

Coronavirus in Italy: Six Nations Championship t only sporting event affected

Six Nations Championship isn't only sporting event being affected due to coronavirus outbreak. Serie A matches, as well as Coppa Italia encounters, have been postponed. football matches are set to take place behind closed doors until April 3 to halt spread of coronavirus outbreak.

England vs Italy game is second match of Six Nations Championship to be postponed in rugby tournament. This is after Ireland’s clash with Italy in Dublin on Saturday was called off on public health grounds.

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Coronavirus in Italy: Six Nations Championship fans disappointed

re is indication as of w wher remaining four games are under threat of being postponed. England's match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday is unlikely to be affected. Almost 20,000 English fans were set to make ir trip to Italy's capital. However, y will have to cancel ir tickets due to coronavirus in Italy. Fans have already begun cancelling ir tickets ahead of official anuncement. 

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Coronavirus in Italy: Six Nations Championship faces a challenge

Six Nations Championship w face a challenge to find alternate dates for all games that are being postponed due to coronavirus in Italy.  season’s fixture schedule grants very little room for maeuvering matches given impact of 2019 World Cup in Japan last year. Due to coronavirus in Italy, Six Nations Championship council will develop a contingency plan in Paris should any more games be affected.

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