SANZAR has amended the kick-off times of 2 matches in Round 11 of this year’s Super Rugby competition.
This was done to accommodate extended pre-game Anzac Centenary remembrance ceremonies.
The Brumbies vs Highlanders and Waratahs vs Melbourne Rebels clashes on 24 and 25 April respectively will now each kick off at 11:55 SA Time – 15 minutes later than the originally scheduled time.
Teams will enter the field of play simultaneously and line up for the Anzac remembrance that will include The Ode, Last Post, The Silence and The Reveille, along with the national anthems of both Australia and New Zealand for the five matches played in those territories, stirring passion and emotion immediately prior to kick-off.
Back-to-back fixtures of Chiefs vs Western Force and Brumbies vs Highlanders on Friday 24 April see Round 11 commence with clashes on either side of the Tasman before a pair of key derbies take centre stage on Anzac Day.
The Blues travel to Christchurch to renew their rivalry with the Crusaders before the Waratahs host the Melbourne Rebels at ANZ Stadium in a battle between 2 traditional Australian foes who will vie for the Weary Dunlop Shield – a trophy bearing the name of a hero whose name resonates loudly throughout rugby and the armed forces.
Matches involving SA teams in Round 11 won’t be affected.
The Lions host the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday 25 April at 17:05 SA Time, while the Stormers welcome the Vodacom Bulls to Newlands at 19:10 SA Time.
The Cell C Sharks will enjoy a BYE.
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