“Embarrassment” – Fans are all saying the same thing about the crowd in Cardiff

The Welsh Rugby Union have been slammed for the 10,000 empty seats at the Principality Stadium for their clash with Wales in Cardiff.

At it stands, the attendance is looking at being just over 60,000 for the clash with the Grand Slam-chasing French.

That would be the lowest crowd for a Six Nations game against Les Bleus since the Principality Stadium was built in 1999.

Two years ago, the attendance for the fixture was 73,931, while in 2018 it was 74,169. Those were both Saturday games.

The social reaction clearly shows fans were not impressed.

What’s the matter with the WRU? empty seats at a 6 nations game. Give the tickets away to youngsters bring on the next generation of@players amd fans #6nations2022 #walesvsfrance

— Tim Bailey (@chunkiebailey) March 11, 2022

@WRU_Community thousands of empty seats tonight. Was it beyond WRU to announce yesterday that any last minute sales revenue would go to @Refugees ? Would have sold out,no loss of revenue & great gesture from #nationofsanctuary Emptyish stadium a needless embarrassment.

— Geraint Rees (@GeraintERees) March 11, 2022

https://twitter.com/Steveciderman/status/1502378597583138820

Great indeed! Disappointing how many empty seats in sections of the stadium – perhaps the welsh rugby union charging £100 a ticket is catching up!

— Andy campbell (@AndyCampbell30) March 11, 2022

Crickey, a LOT of empty seats and rows at #WALvFRA. Not sure this Friday night rugby is the best idea.. #GuinnessSixNations

— Andrew Woodroffe (@andrewwoodroffe) March 11, 2022

How empty is the millenium stadium!

I've never seen so many empty seats at a big Wales @SixNationsRugby game!#sixnations2022 #WALvFRA

— Jonathan Shankland (@Jon_Shankland) March 11, 2022

Loving the fancy dress today. 10,000 Wales fans have come as stadium seats… #empty #WALvFRA

— Gloucester Rangers (@whizzbit21) March 11, 2022

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LIST: 5 international rugby stars that are still playing

For fans of a certain age, it’s distressing to see the emergence of footballers who were born in the 2000s.

It’s a reminder that you’re much older than you think, and that you’ve probably missed your chance to turn pro.

Below, we have rounded up five internationals that we are certain you will be surprised to learn are still playing. 

Did we miss anybody particularly noteworthy? Make sure you let us know in the comments below. 

#1. Gavin Henson

The Wales legend could realise his dream of playing in a Rugby World Cup after unexpectedly switching to rugby league. The former union icon, released by the Dragons at the end of the 2018-19 season, has joined 13-a-side club West Wales Raiders.

DID YOU KNOW? Henson has participated in several reality television series: 71 Degrees North, Strictly Come Dancing, The Bachelor and Celebrity Hunted (2019).

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