Xcode UI tests on iOS 14+ break iMessage links

I have previously used iMessage in my Xcode UI tests to simulate launching a deep link into my app. The test types out a message with a link in it, then taps on the metadata bubble to launch the link.

As of iOS 14 the simulator is not displaying the bubble during these tests. This means I have no way to simulate a link tap. For whatever reason, launching the simulator myself and typing in the link does produce the bubble.
Has anyone else had this issue, or found a resolution? Thanks.

What works quite well for me is using the Contacts app - storing the deeplink under a specific contact's URL (i.e. Contacts > John Appleseed > Edit > add url > type url > done > tap url)

Xcode UI tests on iOS 14+ break iMessage links
 
 
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