Ireland vs Argentina Could the match be cancelled

cram1971

Have Tickets but don't want to make the trip if it gets cancelled

danthefan

Lansdowne has undersoil heating which has apparently been on all night so the pitch should be ok, plus you can be damn sure the groundsmen will be working flat out. The DART is running as normal. Obviously I'm guessing but I can't see why the game would be cancelled.

Colm_OReilly

Considering they had a captain's run yesterday and Dublin was fairly cold I'd say it'll go ahead.

Planning to wear baselayer, jersey, fleece, extra warm hoodie, jacket. Seriously considering leggings as well.

Shelflife

the pitch wouldnt be the problem at this stage, but if the stands were covered in ice or snow a health and safety issue could arise.

Paulw

Highly unlikely it will be cancelled. The pitch will certainly be playable.

I guess it would then come down to crowd safety - getting to/from the game.

I will be leaving earlier than originally planned, to make sure I get there on time.

cram1971

Thanks guys thats what I thought!

Miss Fluff

I live five minutes walk from Landsdowne and also have tickets. There is about six inches of snow around the place here locally and the footpaths yesterday evening were really lethal. I think the pitch will be fine because of the heating system but I'd be curious as to how they could make the entire stadium safe in time for the match, I reckon there could be a serious health and safety issue. Lets hope it goes ahead thogh. Nothing like a few hot ports in Slatterys before and after a good game of rugby methinks!

http://doddernews.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/will-the-irlarg-match-go-ahead/

At the Ire SA game in croke park last year, the Bushmills Hot Whiskey stand did incredible business.

If they're smart, they'll double their stands today!

Also, stadiums are always at least 5 degrees colder than everywhere else (or so it feels), its all about the layers, more layers of thin clothing > big jackets!

RuggieBear

According to journal.ie the irfu are assuming match is on but will make final decision in an hour or so.

I'm literally on the train down at the moment. The bloody match better not be cancelled!!!

JustinDee

I'm pitchside and at the moment and its all go

TheVoodoo

http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/21121.php


Yup, tis all go.

youcancallmeal

Of course its going ahead, to cancel it would of just topped off what has already been a disastrous few weeks for the IRFU. I am a bit worried about the stands though, slipping up there means you have a long to way to fall

chris85

youcancallme>al wrote: »

Of course its going ahead, to cancel it would of just topped off what has already been a disastrous few weeks for the IRFU. I am a bit worried about the stands though, slipping up there means you have a long to way to fall

I wouldnt be blaming the IRFU for a cancelled game. Its not their fault the weather is the way it is. I agree about the stands as it is very steep and would be worried about a fall. It should be ok at the start as no snow should have fallin on the higher sections but as the game goes on the snow being brought in on peoples shoes will be slippy.

Will be wrapping up and actually considering a thermos for soup also.

Hippo

I know a good few people who can't make it because of the weather. Here's hoping the stands don't look too empty.

fullstop

Colm_OReilly wrote: »

Considering they had a captain's run yesterday and Dublin was fairly cold I'd say it'll go ahead.

Planning to wear baselayer, jersey, fleece, extra warm hoodie, jacket. Seriously considering leggings as well.

Well there was the small matter of about 4 inches of snow last night....

delta_bravo

fullstop wrote: »

Well there was the small matter of about 4 inches of snow last night....

It was nowhere near that amount in Dublin. 4cm at most

Hippo

delta_bravo wrote: »

It was nowhere near that amount in Dublin. 4cm at most

Bit more than that last night here in Bath Avenue. Footpaths okayish but could be very slippy later on.

RandolphEsq

delta_bravo wrote: »

It was nowhere near that amount in Dublin. 4cm at most

4 inches around south city centre and Dublin 4 area. DART and LUAS running alright today. The footpaths will be treacherous, would love to watch the masses trickle along in the hope of people falling!

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delta_bravo wrote: »

It was nowhere near that amount in Dublin. 4cm at most

Was a good 3 inches at least here

[Jackass]

What a damning indication it would be of a already very disapointing stadium in terms design and coping with crowd numbers, if it couldn't handle a bit of snow...

I'd be amazed if the game was called off..