Huge public demand has seen the Probables versus Possibles fixture reach capacity as supporters flock to see the first national trial in 14 years.
Rob Howley’s Probables side will take on Robin McBryde’s Possibles at 19.05 this evening with the match live on BBC 2 Wales.
Any profit from the game, together with a modest donation, will be provided to the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust.
The capacity crowd at the Liberty Stadium for the Wales Senior Trial has been praised as a measure of the support for international rugby in Wales.
WRU Group Chief Executive, Roger Lewis, said: ”I am delighted the stadium has been sold out for the Wales Senior Trial as it shows there is a huge appetite for top class rugby in Wales.
“This is a game when rugby fans will be able to watch some fantastic action and also make up their own minds who they think deserves to be on the plane to South Africa in the national squad.
“I must pay tribute to our WRU marketing team for ensuring the public was kept fully informed of this opportunity to watch the best rugby players in Wales.
“It is a great rugby event for the Liberty Stadium and ensures that even more rugby fans are exposed to the best our game can offer.”
Liberty Stadium General Manager Andrew Davies commented, “We were delighted to be asked by Welsh Rugby Union to host this fixture and it is clear from the fantastic response from supporters that there was an exceptional demand for this event. The game is now a sell out and therefore our focus will now be on delivering an exceptional event for those who attend.
“To assist us with this supporters travelling to the game are asked to refer to the Welsh Rugby Union and Liberty Stadium websites for travel and parking arrangements, and we would ask that everyone make every effort to get to the Stadium as early as possible to reduce the impact on the local road and transport network.
“Supporters who have paid for tickets online or over the telephone but who have not yet received them are asked to go to the Liberty Stadium Ticket Office any time before the game this evening to collect their tickets. Given the large number of tickets that have been sold in the last 48 hours the number of tickets to be collected is significant so again the earlier supporters can attend the Ticket Office to collect their tickets the more likely we are to reduce queuing time. I would like to thank supporters in advance for their cooperation on this, and look forward to a great game this evening.”
EVENT DETAILS:
Ticket Collection
The Liberty Stadium box office will open at 10am today for ticket collections. Please be advised to arrive early for ticket collection due to size of crowd.
Gates open:
Gates will be open from 5.30pm
TRAVEL ADVICE:
Parking
Parking on site is restricted to pre-paid pass holders only. Parking will not be available for sale on the evening of the game
Accessing the Stadium and Stadium car parks:
Stadium and Park and Walk sites can be accessed from both junctions 42 and 45 of the M4, and supporters are encouraged to use both motorway exits to minimise congestion around the Stadium.
Exiting from J42 supporters should follow the A483 (Fabian Way) from the motorway for approximately 4 miles to the Tawe River bridge on Quay Parade (opposite Sainsbury’s store). From there follow the Stadium signs along Pentreguinea Road/Foxhole Road (A4217) and use the official parking sites near the Stadium. To access the Tennis Centre car park remain on the A4217 after the first roundabout for a further 300m and take the left hand lane at the traffic lights. At the next roundabout leave at the second exit and enter the car park via the right hand lane at the next set of traffic lights.
Landore Park and Walk can be accessed by leaving the A4217 at the first roundabout, and the site is 100m towards the Stadium on the left hand side.
Exiting from J45 supporters should follow the A4067 (Neath Road) from the motorway for approximately 3 miles. Stadium permit holders should remain in the left hand lane. Supporters wishing to use Park and Walk may use both lanes, but preferably the right hand lane and leave the Stadium roundabout at the first exit. Stadium permit holders should follow the road to the left. Park and Walk at Landore is at the right. Tennis Centre park and walk can be accessed by following signs for Morfa Retail Park and entering the site via the lights adjacent to the Morrisons Petrol Station.
Public Transport:
First Cymru operate their local bus services from Neath Road which is adjacent to the West side of the Stadium across the A4067 and can be accessed by two pedestrian crossings from the North and South of the Stadium. Bus services and FTR Metro service operates from this location to and from the Quadrant Bus Station in the City Centre as well as High Street Railway Station.
Car Parks:
Stadium – SA1 2FA: on-site parking (Permit holders only): Open from 16:00.
Landore Park and Walk – SA1 2JT: Adjacent to Stadium on A4217. Open from 17:00. Operated by City and County of Swansea. Cost – £5 per vehicle.
Swansea Tennis Centre (land adjacent to) – SA1 7DF: 0.5miles from Stadium. Accessed by main entrance to Morrisons Superstore off Brunel Way. Open from 17:00. Operated by City and County of Swansea. Cost – £5 per vehicle.
Park and Ride:
If travelling on the M4 or for Swansea (North/East) based supporters we recommend using our Felindre Park and Ride site. This is situated 2 minutes off Junction 46 of the M4 and is clearly signposted. Follow the signs for Felindre and Stadium Park and Ride. This site will be open from 2 hours before kick-off and supporters will be charged £6 per vehicle. Drop-off will be at the Stadium adjacent to the Club Superstore in the West Stand. This will also be the pick-up point post-match for supporters using this service.
Swansea (West/South) and Gower based supporters are recommended to utilise the Recreation Ground park and ride site (SA2 0AU). This site will be open from 2 hours before kick-off and supporters will be charged £6 per vehicle. Drop-off will be at Rossi’s on Neath Road, adjacent to the Stadium. This will also be the pick-up point post-match for supporters using this service.
Road Closure:
Supporters should be aware that there are no road closures around the Stadium before the match. Following the game the Stadium car park will not reopen until a minimum of 20 minutes after the end of the game to allow pedestrian egress. Additionally a road closure will be in place on the A4067 and A4217 immediately adjacent to the Stadium. This will remain in effect for a minimum of 20 minutes after the end of the game.
