- Concerns stem back to Proteas’ team barbecue at start of tour
- Covid-19 positive tests heightened anxiety in touring squad
England’s concerns about the failed biosecure bubble in South Africa stem back to the start of the tour when they saw the home players enter the hotel and immediately hold a team barbecue that evening.
The Proteas had already seen one player test positive for Covid-19 before their arrival on site on 18 November but there was shock among the tourists, who checked in 24 hours earlier, when they then saw their opponents immediately gather in a large group.
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