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Wales introduces WEAKER BEER for Six Nations rugby fans after drunken scenes

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WALES followers might be served weaker beer at residence Six Nations matches after drunken scenes marred final 12 months’s Autumn Internationals.

Welsh rugby chiefs have been so involved concerning the ’embarrassing’ alcohol-fuelled scenes that they thought of BANNING booze altogether.

However after cautious consideration, they opted to scale back the power of the beer being provided on the Principality Stadium.

A 4.1 per cent beverage will change the earlier 5 per cent Heineken that was being offered across the grounds.

Stadium bars may even shut after half-time to try to curb disorderly behaviour.

Addressing their determination, Welsh Rugby Union CEO Steve Phillips mentioned: “It’s all about our clients and our followers. We now have a really passionate fan base and a powerful stadium.

“We all know gamers love enjoying right here and now we have one thing actually particular. It’s one thing we’re actually pleased with.

“A few of the tales we heard have been embarrassing. We’re not being compelled to do that, however we expect it’s the proper factor to do.

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“It wasn’t a troublesome determination in any respect. We’re going to drop a little bit of income, nevertheless it’s the proper factor to do.

“Having a drink on the recreation is a part of the tradition and what folks need. Some folks will say it’s going too far.

“Others will say it’s not far sufficient. We’re asking folks to return right here and be accountable. Come and benefit from the recreation and have a great day, however be accountable.”

Addressing speak that beer might have been banned altogether, stadium supervisor Mark Williams, as per Wales On-line, mentioned: “We did contemplate it.

“However once we seemed on the surveys, with the ability to entry alcohol carefully was an enormous a part of the matchday expertise for a lot of followers. So banning that might have been a blind punishment.”

Wales kick-off their 2022 Six Nations marketing campaign with a visit to Eire this Saturday.

Their first residence recreation follows per week later, when Scotland come to Cardiff.

Wales get their latest Six Nations campaign underway on Saturday