Salford Red Devils hit with huge blow as 12 players ruled out days before Challenge Cup final

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Salford Red Devils rugby league club have been hit with a huge blow after 12 players were ruled out through injury in the run up to one of the biggest games in the team's history.After the latest round of coronavirus testing, two players have tested positive and a further two have received inconclusive tests, meaning they need to self isolated.This comes after eight other players were already ruled out through injury.The club has decided to go ahead with a the scheduled game against Hull KR tonight but bosses will be concerned about the situation heading into this weekend's Challenge Cup Final at Wembley.In a statement, a spokesman said: "Salford Red Devils have had two rounds of routine Covid-19 testing since last Thursday’s Betfred Super.