Wasps head coach Lee Blackett has confirmed 11 players from his squad are unavailable for selection for their Premiership final against Exeter.
Those players have either tested positive for coronavirus or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.
Of those 11, Blackett says four would have probably been in the matchday 23.
"It's not ideal preparation but you could argue we'll be fresh," said Blackett, previewing Saturday's final.
"We've had two weeks' rest, and we trained really, really well yesterday.
"We've got 33 players to pick from and 11 unavailable. It's gut-wrenching for those who will miss out but the health and safety of players and families is more important."
Bristol Bears, beaten by Wasps in the semi-final on 10 October, were on standby to replace Wasps if the Coventry-based club were unable to fulfil the fixture.
On Wednesday, however, it was confirmed that Wasps would be able to participate.
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