Wasps will play in the Gallagher Premiership final against newly-crowned European champions Exeter Chiefs, Premiership Rugby announced on Wednesday.

The announcement came after the club received no additional positive cases in the latest round of Covid-19 testing.

"Everyone at Premiership Rugby is delighted to confirm Wasps' place in the Final after the latest round of tests as part of our PCR COVID-19 screening programme," a statement from Premiership Rugby read in part.

Wasps' participation was in serious doubt after the club confirmed four more positive tests on Monday, in addition to the seven reported last Wednesday, taking the total number of cases to 11.

This means that Challenge Cup winners Bristol Bears, who were comprehensively defeated by Wasps in the semi-final nearly two weeks ago, will not have to replace them in the game.

Wasps group chief executive Stephen Vaughan thanked Rugby Football Union (RFU), Premiership Rugby and Public Health England officials for their "clarity and assistance" throughout the entire process.

"As a club, we are delighted that we can now take our rightful place in this Saturday's Premiership Rugby final. To all of our fans and well-wishers, thank you for your many messages of support, this final is for you."

The Premiership final, which will be a rematch of the 2017 final won by Exeter, is set to take place on Saturday, October 24, at Twickenham.

(With input from agencies)