The shock of the Six Nations in England in Italy should be postponed because of the coronavirus epidemic.
COVID-19 has infected more than 94,000 people, including more than 3,000 deaths worldwide.
And the death toll has reached 107 in Italy, with 3,090 people infected, making it one of the most affected European countries.
The Sun says that the bosses of the Six Nations will soon announce the postponement between England and Italy, which was originally scheduled to take place on March 14.
It is estimated that 20,000 English fans are expected to travel to Rome for the showdown, while reports say the ITV and BBC have abandoned their plans to send commentators and experts to the meeting.
The Italian government on Wednesday ordered all sports matches to be held behind closed doors to fight the coronavirus.
A statement said: “There will be no sporting events with the presence of the public to prevent further opportunities for contagion.
“Sports events and competitions of all kinds and all disciplines, organized in all places, public and private, are suspended; however, it is permitted to carry out the above-mentioned events and competitions behind closed doors or outside without the presence of the public.
“In all these cases, associations and sports clubs, through their medical staff, are required to carry out appropriate controls to limit the risk of the spread of the COVID-19 virus among athletes, technicians, managers and all accompanying carers. “
A number of Serie A matches have already been postponed due to COVID-19 as well as this week’s Coppa Italia semi-finals between Juventus and Milan and Napoli and Inter.
The return match of the knockout stages of the Champions League between Juventus and Lyon, scheduled for Turin on March 17, should also be affected.
There are also fears that England’s next international friendly match against Italy will take place at Wembley later this month.
It was announced last month that the Football Association had “internal discussions” on the impact of the coronavirus with Italy’s visit to London, one of the priority areas.