Two Fiji rugby players arrested for breaking coronavirus quarantine rules
- Players criticised by rugby chief for failing to self-quarantine after returning from overseas
The Fiji Rugby Union has criticised two of its top professional players who have been arrested for failing to self-isolate after returning to Fiji from overseas.
Fiji media named one of the players as backrower Semi Kunatani who plays for London-based Harlequins. He was a member of the Fiji sevens team that won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The other player has not yet been named.
Both players returned to Fiji via Singapore. They were arrested for failing to observe a 14-day quarantine designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Fiji has reported 12 cases.
“We strongly condemn the behaviour of these two players and their disregard for lawful instructions to self-isolate themselves,” said John O’Connor, chief executive of Fiji rugby.
“Such irresponsible behaviour is totally unacceptable and we support the actions of the police in arresting these two players and any further action taken against them.