Long queues of fans were seen outside the stadium gates within minutes of kick-off, and empty seats as the game got under way; World Rugby statement did not address similar frustrations felt by fans in Bordeaux for Ireland vs Romania
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Hundreds of England fans missed kick-off in England’s Rugby World Cup opener with Argentina due to lengthy queues outside the stadium
Hundreds of England fans missed kick-off in England’s Rugby World Cup opener with Argentina due to lengthy queues outside the stadium
World Rugby and France 2023 promised to take action after thousands of fans appeared to be stuck outside the stadium ahead of England’s World Cup victory over Argentina in Marseille at the Stade Velodrome.
Long queues of fans were seen outside the stadium gates within minutes of kick-off, and empty seats as the game got under way.
Some fans will have missed Tom Curry’s third-minute red card, which sparked a defiant all-action win for England with 27 points from the boot of George Ford.
“While fans were able to take their seats, fan experience is paramount, and we are working with all stakeholders to establish the facts and implement measures to prevent such delays for the remaining Rugby World Cup 2023 matches at the venue,” World Rugby said.
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