As part of their preparations for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011), the Russian national team is in New Zealand for a two week training camp which will see them play invitational teams in the Rugby heartlands of Taranaki and South Canterbury.
Russia will play their first match against a Taranaki invitational team on January 15 at 5pm at Clifton Rugby Ground at Tikorangi Domain. The match is free to the public with activities for the whole family including Rippa Rugby from 4.30pm and a sausage sizzle. A return shuttle bus is also available for the day from the New Plymouth i-Site Visitor Centre at a cost of $5.
Following a further week of training, the team will play another match against a South Canterbury invitation on January 21 at 7pm at the home of the South Canterbury Rugby Union. Again it will be a family affair with activities for the kids, a display of V8 racing cars and a curtain raiser between the South Canterbury Police vs Fire Service at 5pm. The Webb Ellis Cup will also be on display pre-match with photo opportunities. Tickets are $10 for aduts and free for children under 16 and available at the gate.
It is the first time Russia have qualified for a Rugby World Cup Tournament and the team is quickly stealing the hearts of the New Zealand public, who are eager to adopt a second team for 2011. Russia will compete in Pool C at RWC 2011 against Australia, Ireland, Italy and the USA.
It is the first time Russia have qualified for a Rugby World Cup Tournament and the team is quickly stealing the hearts of the New Zealand public, who are eager to adopt a second team for 2011. Russia will compete in Pool C at RWC 2011 against Australia, Ireland, Italy and the USA.
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