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Breakers forward Yanni Wetzell is set test his body in practice this morning to chart his recovery from Covid-19

Breakers forward Yanni Wetzell is set test his body in practice this morning to chart his recovery from Covid-19

4 December 2021

The 25-year-old Aucklander is the first player in camp to have been a confirmed case as part of the team's outbreak.

An announcement on his selection for tonight's Australian NBL season opener against the South East Melbourne Phoenix will be made today.

Wetzell says so far he's experienced mild symptoms.

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