The game was played just before Perth entered a three-day lockdown, starting at midnight last night, but the Reds have chartered a flight to Sydney today as they continue conversations with the Queensland Government about their "safe return" to Brisbane.<\/p>\n
The only place rugby fans can watch every match is Stan Sport. Start your free sport trial now!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n "First and foremost, protecting the health and safety of our staff, players and community is an absolute priority," Queensland Rugby Union chief executive David Hanham said.<\/p>\n "In consultation with the Queensland Health Department, the QRU is in the process of submitting a request to activate the same successful model employed last year where the Reds playing squad and team staff were in home quarantine and a bubble at Ballymore.<\/p>\n "This is to ensure the team can continue training preparations ahead of their Super Rugby AU grand final… which is still going ahead as planned.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> COVID-19 curveball impacts Super Rugby finals<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Inspired signing ends Force's torture<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Force make history with first finals appearance<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n "In the interim, the Reds will fly to Sydney today on a charter flight via the QRU's commercial airlines partner Alliance Airlines, as the team awaits the submission process to be completed."<\/p>\n The minor premier Reds will have next weekend off as they await the winner from the Brumbies vs Force qualifying final in Canberra on Saturday.<\/p>\n "As (coach) Brad (Thorn) and the team has shown before, they will continue to embrace and adapt to the challenges faced, as their focus remains on a strong preparation for the grand final," Hanham said.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/kinson88\/status\/1385784285840363521?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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