Grey College vs Selborne College fixtures called off after outbreak of swine flu
· The South African
The highly anticipated fixtures between Grey College and Selborne College, scheduled for Saturday, 30 May, have been cancelled after the former officially withdrew due to an outbreak of swine flu at the school.
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The decision means the much-anticipated clash will no longer go ahead as planned, dealing a major disappointment to players, parents and supporters who had been preparing for one of the traditional schoolboy sporting fixtures on the calendar.
Concerns over health and wellbeing of pupils
Grey College confirmed its withdrawal following concerns over the health and wellbeing of pupils after cases of swine flu were reported at the Bloemfontein-based school.
The move comes as a precautionary measure aimed at limiting further spread of the virus and protecting both players and supporters.
At the time of publishing it remains unclear whether the derby will be rescheduled at a later stage or cancelled entirely.
Former Springbok coach Jake White currently heads up the rugby programme at Selborne College.
Contagious respiratory illness
Swine flu, also known as H1N1 influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness that can spread quickly in close-contact environments such as schools and boarding facilities.
Further updates regarding affected sporting fixtures or a possible rescheduling are expected in due course.