.NRL players will not be forced to download the federal government’s COVIDSafe app or get the flu vaccine to play, although the latter group will be asked to sign a waiver form.
But despite all players being subjected to strict biosecurity protocols which will be explained during an education day at all 16 clubs on Monday, the anti-vaxxers are not likely to be banned from training and playing if they don’t consent to the jab.
The NRL and players union have also encouraged the competition’s 480 top grade players to download the Australian government’s COVID-19 tracing app, which is being heavily pushed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. He has promised a relaxation of coronavirus measures provided more Australians download it by next Friday.
"We are going to discuss - everything is done with consultation and agreement. They have an education day on Monday where they will go through all of that," ARL Commission chair Peter V'landys said on Sunday. "It's important they download the app because that is our best protection. "I'm sure that they will all feel comfortable and move forward. The players' association have agreed the app is essential but everything is done in consultation with our players. We don't make any decision unless we have engagement with everybody."
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