Friday night lights for Six Nations
Friday night games in Cardiff are set to become a feature of the Six Nations Championship, after officials announced the fixtures for the 2016 and 2017 editions of the tournament.
The 2015 Championship kicks-off this Friday, when Wales face England at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium – ahead of the Home Unions rivals' clash at Twickenham in the World Cup later this year.
Friday matches have proved controversial with some British-based fans in particular, because of the difficulties travelling to and from grounds amidst commuter traffic, with Six Nations fixtures traditionally played on a Saturdays.
However, organisers are convinced Friday games can be a television-ratings winner and France will visit Cardiff on Friday, February 26, 2016, with Ireland making the journey to the Millennium Stadium on March 10, 2017.
With fixtures between countries alternating on an annual home and way basis, England will face Wales at Twickenham on March 12 next year.
The opening weekend of the 2016 Six Nations, the first after the 2015 World Cup, will feature a Calcutta Cup between Scotland and England at Edinburgh's Murrayfield ground in the latest edition of Rugby Union's oldest international match.
AFP
