Coronavirus forces Leeds Rhinos' game at Catalans Dragons to be played behind closed doors
Catalans have confirmed the fixture will be played behind closed doors after the French government banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The French club say Rhinos and the Rugby Football League turned down a request to switch the game to Leeds.
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Hide AdRhinos have sold more than 200 tickets for the game and have asked fans who will be in Perpignan on Friday Saturday to contact them.
A Rhinos statement, issued on Tuesday afternoon, said: "Leeds Rhinos have welcomed the decision by the RFL board that this Saturday’s Betfred Super League game at Catalans Dragons in Perpignan should go ahead, but with the provision that it is played in accordance with the French authorities’ recommendations regarding coronavirus.