Wembley Stadium could be used as a vaccine hub to fight against the Indian Covid variant, it was claimed today.
Health officials are in talks about opening up England s national football stadium in north London, as well as Stamford Bridge in Chelsea.
Ministers hope the scheme could help stop the spread of the mutant B.1.617.2 strain in the capital, the Telegraph reports.
MailOnline yesterday revealed the Indian variant is now dominant in seven areas of London: Hillingdon, Brent, Camden, Greenwich, Bromley, Croydon and Hounslow.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged the Government to expand the vaccine roll-out to younger people to prevent the strain spreading further.
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Alun Wyn Jones is expected to be named Lions captain (Adam Davy/PA)
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Alun Wyn Jones is expected to be named British and Irish Lions captain for the summer tour to South Africa at lunchtime today.
The game’s most capped player with 157 Test appearances is clear favourite for the role ahead of closest rival Maro Itoje after leading Wales to success in the recent Six Nations.
New Zealand-born centre Aki, who qualifies for Ireland on residency, was among the surprise selections in Gatland’s squad. He was not expected by many to challenge for a midfield berth, given the congested selection picture, but he has come through on the rails. The Connacht player offers a considerable physical presence and a direct running ability that the Lions will require when they take on not only the Springboks, but their other tour opponents. Expect him to make the most of his opportunity.
Elliot Daly (England)
Elliot Daly in action for England (David Davies/PA)
Saracens back Daly toured with the 2017 Lions to New Zealand, playing his part in a memorable drawn Test series. He was barely mentioned in the build-up to squad selection this time around, though, given his general lack of form for England in the recent Six Nations. But Gatland knows what he can do, with Daly also offering considerable versatility given his ability to also perform at full-back and on the wing, w
England edge France to win women s Six Nations AFP © Provided by Independent Online (IOL)
LONDON – Champions England beat France 10-6 in the women s Six Nations final at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.
Home No.8 Poppy Cleall scored the only try of the match as they won a third successive Six Nations title in what was their eighth successive victory over France.
The Red Roses were only 7-6 ahead with barely a minute left on the clock when Emily Scarratt sealed victory with a penalty.
England and France are in the same group in next year s Covid-19 delayed Women s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
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