RFU rebuff Wales' offer to host World Cup clash
- Published: 4 Dec 2012 at 23.47
- Online news: Sports
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have rejected a proposal from their Welsh counterparts that the 2015 Rugby World Cup match between England and Wales be played in Cardiff.
Wales' fly half Rhys Priestland (centre) and Wales' centre Jamie Roberts (left) tackle England's centre Brad Barritt during the 6 Nations International rugby union match at Twickenham Stadium,London. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have rejected a proposal from their Welsh counterparts that the 2015 Rugby World Cup match between England and Wales be played in Cardiff.
Hosts England were drawn in the same group as Wales in Monday's draw, prompting the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to suggest the encounter between the sides should take place at the Millennium Stadium in the Welsh capital.
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