This Saturday, the match of the third day of the Challenge Cup between Bath and Toulon was postponed due to the various floods that left the turf of the Recreation Ground impassable and access to the stadium for fans. This match will finally be played on Sunday at 4:15 p.m. in Gloucester.
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The Toulonnais are currently waiting. When they arrived in Bath and discovered the sodden turf at the Break, the Rouge et Noir attended the inspection of the ground by the match officials. The latter announced that the match between the two teams this Saturday at 4:15 p.m. was postponed because the pitch was finally impassable due to the heavy and persistent rains that have hit the city in recent days. According to our information, the match will be played on Sunday at 4:15 p.m. on the Gloucester pitch. Bath Rugby had to postpone today’s match at the Rec following a safety inspection of the pitch and stadium following significant additional rain overnight. said the club, before justifying:
“The River Avon exceeded its maximum capacity. The water level dropped on Friday, but there was more significant rain overnight and the river level is currently rising. There has been flooding in and around the entrances to the Rec and along the main access routes to the stadium, particularly at the south end of the stadium.
There is up to 20 centimeters of standing water in areas of the stadium, which means it is not safe for fans to attend the match.” Accompanied by us, Rugby Club Toulonnais co-technical director Pierre Mignoni testified: “There is a lot of water… Afterwards it is the referee who decides, not us.”
Lindo: “On is going to play the game and it’s already good”
Like his players waiting for a decision from the EPCR, he must decide on a new time for the meeting. “We play tomorrow at 3:15 p.m. (UK time, editor’s note) Apparently, in Cardiff or Gloucester. So we’re waiting for the green light. Next ? We’re just going to go there and play the game, just.”
According to our information, the Toulonnais will finally play well at Kingsholm Stadium, at 4.15pm. From Bath to Gloucester, the Toulonnais will travel just over an hour by bus before playing this game. Supporters of the port club should also be on the move. “We have some supporters who are there and the president has arranged things so they can watch the game.” Mignoni confided.
At the heart of a fun adventure, Toulon is obviously waiting for the official decision from the EPCR, before refocusing fully on the meeting. Migoni concluded: “We’ve adapted, we’re going to play the game and that’s good!”
This article is originally published on eseuro.com