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Tuesday 20 September 2011
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Special 8 page Rugby World Cup feature
Today is the day Rugby World Cup at our doorstep
Here we go. For three years Nelson has counted down to the moment we would be thrust on the world stage and host a match at the 2011 Rugby World Cup – the third largest global sporting event in the world. And today it all kicks off with a truly unique event at the Botanics Reserve followed by the debut of our second team, Italy, at Trafalgar Park, when they take on the might of the Russian Bears. That game will be broadcast to millions around the world. But first is a day action-packed with events. The most talked about – and for good reason – is the Re-enactment match at the Bontanics. This event is a fantastic point-of-difference for Nelson and will see dozens of international reporters in attendance says Nelson mayor Aldo Miccio. It will start at 12noon today with a mass haka at the Church Steps; most of the school’s 1200 students will be involved. Spectators will then be encouraged to walk the same route as the students to the Bontantics where a host of activities are planned, including a Victorian dressup competition. At 1pm, the re-enactment of the first game of rugby to be played in New Zealand, between Nelson College and Nelson Rugby Football Club kicks off. Fans will then have a few hours to relax and soak in the atmosphere around the city before the Italian game kicks off at 7.30pm. Organisers are urging ticket holders to get to the ground early and take advantage of the pre-match entertainment, while those without tickets still have the opportunity to buy them at the gate before kickoff. The game is not sold out but will be very close if the expected walk up crowd eventuates. Rugby World Cup in Nelson is not just about today though, events are happening all over the region over the next fortnight, so get out there, get involved and Nelson College’s Danny Rupupere will help lead the school in a mass-haka involving 1200 students at the Church enjoy the biggest event that our city has ever hosted. Steps today at 12noon which will help kick off Rugby World Cup celebrations in Nelson. Photo: Phillip Rollo. wheelchairs mobility scooters walker/canes
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