COVID-19 cases in the Melbourne Rebels' Super W squad have forced Saturday's final-round game against the Western Force in Perth to be postponed.

Cases of COVID-19 in the Melbourne Rebels' Super W squad have forced Saturday's game against the Western Force in Perth to be postponed.

The final-round clash has no bearing on the ladder, with the NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds already guaranteed a semi-final berth and Fijiana Drua waiting in the final.

Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos insists the game will still be played though.