Saracens v Exeter disputes committee decision and play-off draw
The RFU have issued an update following the interim postponement of Saracens against Exeter Chiefs last weekend.
The decision to postpone the pool stage round five Allianz Cup fixture, due to be played at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday 2 April was taken by the Rugby Football Union after Saracens reported a number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the playing group.
The Disputes Committee concluded that the fixture should be cancelled, with the match being declared null and void.
There was no guarantee that rearranging the fixture on the only available dates (09/10 April) would allow enough time for the recovery of the affected players and therefore the fulfilment of the fixture.
Cancelling the fixture and declaring the match null and void also has no negative bearing or unintended consequence on the opposition, Exeter Chiefs, who remain top of Pool B.
Fixtures for the play-offs have now been confirmed.
The play-off draw is below and here with all ties to be played on Saturday 16 April, kick-off 14:00, unless stated otherwise
| Fixture | Home | Away | Venue | |
| Semi-final 1 | Harlequins | Worcester Warriors | Surrey Sports Park | |
| Semi-final 2 | Exeter Chiefs | Bristol Bears | Sandy Park | |
| 5th / 6th Play-off | Gloucester-Hartpury | Saracens | Alpas Arena | Friday 15 April, 13:00 |
| 7th / 8th Play-off | Wasps | Sale Sharks | Twyford Avenue | |
| 9th / 10th Play-off | Loughborough Lightning | DMP Durham Sharks | Loughborough University |
With thanks to the RFU
