Crusaders v Sharks Twickenham clash gaining momentum as generosity pours in
Monday March 21, 2011
Issued by Stefan Curtis
Dan Carter in action against the Sharks
Plans for the Investec Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Sharks at Twickenham Stadium, which kicks off at 4pm on March 27, are firming up well.
As well as lining up a showcase of Southern Hemisphere rugby, where the likes of Dan Carter and John Smit will be on show, there will be an antipodean themed feel to the West Car Park where boerewors, steak pies and beer will be the order of the day.
With ticket sales steadily increasing, the middle tier of the stadium has been opened and more £30 and £50 tickets go on sale this evening. If tickets continue as trending there is a chance that Twickenham could play host to the biggest ever Super Rugby crowd, the record currently stands at 54,000 in Pretoria, which would be a great achievement and demonstration of support for the cause
The goodwill that has been seen throughout the organisation process is spreading fast and singers Geoff Sewell of Incognito and Hayley Westenra will peform at Twickenham for the big game. Both of whom are giving up their time and talents for free to give the Red Cross Earthquake Appeal a real boost .
Geoff Sewell, now based in London, is a professional tenor and multi-platform selling recording artist with over 3.5million album sales worldwide. Regarded as one of New Zealand’s finest exports, Geoff is honoured to have been asked to sing the National Anthems on Sunday and relishes the opportunity to support the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
Half time will see the Christchurch born soprano, songwriter and UNICEF Ambassador Hayley Westenra take to the stage. A star from a young age, Hayley was only 16 when her debut album, Pure, reached No. 1 on the UK classical charts in 2003. Hayley only recently returned from New Zealand where she sang at the National Memorial for those who tragically lost their lives in last month’s earthquake. Deeply moved having seen the devastation to her beloved home town, Hayley is honored to again lend her support for the people of Christchurch.
With the Crusaders landing tomorrow (Tuesday), their match preparations are well underway. Support in the capital city has been fantastic from the Chiswick Moran, who welcome the Sharks to their hotel free of charge, to the historic HAC Ground who are making their pitch available for the Crusaders’ training schedule in the latter part of the week. The Marriott hotel on Chancery Lane have also been extrememly accommodating, offering a great rate for the Crusaders party.
Tickets can still be bought on www.rfu.com/tickets and there are half price tickets for U16s.
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