RWC 2011 on track with year to go 10/09/2010 |
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Organisers of next year’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand have insisted that preparations are on track with a year to go until the start of the tournament.
Christchurch was hit by a devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake last week but, despite the disaster, organisers claim excitement is building.
"The foundations are being laid for a tournament all New Zealanders will be proud of," said Rugby New Zealand 2011 chief executive Martin Sneddon.
The opening match between New Zealand and Tonga will be played on September 9, 2011 at Eden Park in Auckland.
Christchurch is due to host seven matches, including two quarter-finals, but former New Zealand international cricketer Sneddon vowed that the earthquake would not impact on preparations.
"We are monitoring potential impacts on our planning for RWC 2011, but at this stage there is nothing to suggest the region will not be able to play its part in hosting this event," he added.
Despite the earthquake causing millions of pounds of damage, Sneddon is adamant that they remain on course to be ready.
"I'd rather be where we are now than perhaps where the organisers of the Delhi Commonwealth Games are," he continued, in reference to next month's event in India.
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