World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said this year's Rugby World Cup is 'timely' as Wednesday marks 100 days to go until the start of the tournament.
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said this year’s Rugby World Cup is “timely” as Wednesday marks 100 days to go until the start of the tournament.Problems over recent months have included clubs in England continuing to experience financial woes and Welsh players threatening to strike over contract problems.
“We know it has been challenging times for a number of professional leagues, certainly for a number of clubs.”More than 600,000 international travellers are expected to head to nine host cities across France for the eight-week showpiece with tickets for all games sold out far in advance. “While I am sure, as there is in every major event and every Rugby World Cup, there will be incidents we need to deal with, I think we will be well prepared for that,” he added.
French supporters’ enthusiasm has grown with the impressive on-field performances by Les Bleus since ex-captain Fabien Galthie took over as head coach after the last World Cup.
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