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URC forced to reschedule Cardiff versus Munster
By Ian Cameron
The BKT URC have rescheduled the Cardiff versus Munster fixture - that was due to take place on Friday - due to the visit of King Charles III to the city.
The visit, which is part of Operation London Bridge, will see King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, attend a service of prayer and meet the first minister.
The drain on resources means that broadcasters simply can't run coverage of the Round 1 game at the same time.
The BKT URC have said in a statement: "Originally due to take place on Friday night (19:35), significant logistical challenges have occurred due to the visit of HRH King Charles III and the Queen’s Consort to Cardiff on September 16.
"Broadcast facilities for both the host broadcaster (BBC Wales) and other TV facilities providers will be engaged in the coverage of the visit and the drain on available resources has resulted in the rescheduling of the game.
"The BKT United Rugby Championship would like to thank both Cardiff Rugby and Munster for their understanding in this matter which has occurred under very unique circumstances. It is also appreciated that BBC Wales made every effort to keep the fixture in its original date and time slot."
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South Africa has entire teams playing in different leagues. That is a massive difference because their players are still familiar with each other when they are in the Springbok setup.
New Zealand will never have the Blues or Hurricanes or whoever pull anchor and go join a UK competition.
It will all be players dotted around all over the place.
So when they come back into the All Blacks, yeah they’ll have more experience with other styles, but they will be team mates with guys they’ve never even met.
And they’d have been playing France and Uk, will they still have NZ instincts of using skills and a fast paced game?
Or will they want a drinks break and a massage every time there is a scrum?
Go to commentsEnjoyed that. Pretty accurate assessment Brett. Good to read you again
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