The gates of Principality Stadium opened to rugby supporters for free this week (Monday 7th August), as head coach WARREN GATLAND and team held an open training session at the home of Welsh rugby. It was a day many fans will never forget as they watched their rugby heroes up close and personal, with plenty of time for treasured pictures and autographs too.
This was the first time since 2019 that Welsh supporters had the opportunity to watch the senior men’s team train. With a few new faces in the training squad, it was the ultimate occasion to watch them be put through their paces up close, before a final chance to see them in Cardiff this August in the third match of the Vodafone Summer Series against current World Champions, South Africa.
We were there to watch the players go through their paces, and meet the die-hard fans who had a fantastic afternoon inside the home of Welsh Rugby…..
At the Rugby World Cup 2023 kit reveal, Wales senior men’s international, JOSH ADAMS stated just how important the upcoming matches are, going into the world cup,
“We’ve worked hard, definitely (during training). I think the group we’ve got now can really succeed. The (new) boys have added something different to the squad which is always important when you bring new people in – and they definitely have.
We approach these games as Test matches. As a squad that’s our mentality.
They’re important games for us. If you don’t go hard in these games, you’re not going to give yourselves the best preparation; so yes, they’re important for us as a squad.”
Prior to the event Richard Collier-Keywood, WRU Chairman told us…….
“We’re delighted to open this magnificent stadium to Welsh supporters free of charge to watch Wales train.
In the past we’ve seen a huge number of supporters attend these sessions and I know the players appreciate the support ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
The team have been working incredibly hard, and got through some gruelling sessions but they’ve truly galvanised as a squad.
It promises to be a great day out and I’m hoping we’ll see plenty of families and young fans in the stands, ready to cheer on our rugby heroes.”
Tickets to attend the open training session were free, however, as the open training session will be hosted in support of the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust, you can still make a donation HERE.
For more information on the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust go HERE.
You can still get tickets for the upcoming Vodafone Summer Series with all tickets across all categories available at a 50% reduction for U17s.
For the South Africa match, on Saturday 19th August, supporters can attend for £20, £40 or £60, with U17s pricing therefore at £10, £20 and £30.
Tickets available now from HERE.
