REVEALED | The likely Gallagher Premiership final venue

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Tuesday, 19 May 2020 at 16:16
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Bristol Bears have put forward Ashton Gate as a potential neutral venue to host all or several fixtures in helping finish the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership season, including the final.
The BBC reported last week that every stadium would inspected with Wasps' Ricoh Arena and Twickenham not meeting the full set of criteria.
Bristol Bears CEO Mark Tainton revealed: "If a single venue is decided for the future of the competition, we have pushed Ashton Gate as a neutral venue to host the remaining fixtures this season.
"Ashton Gate is a tremendous stadium, a new stadium, we have all the new facilities for live games; easy access for all media and camera crews that will be required.

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"Premiership Rugby have asked clubs if they're willing to volunteer or offer their stadium as a venue and we believe we have the facilities to do that so that's why we put it forward.
"We met all the criteria they were asking for but it's not a done deal yet, we're in a pile with another couple of clubs so we're just waiting to get all the feedback."

LIST | The 5 Most Ridiculous Purchases Ever Made By Rugby Players

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Here's a look at the seven most ridiculous purchases ever made by rugby stars down the years...

1. Jonah Lomu's wagon

Known for his extravagant collection of cars, but we're going with this one.
The custom wagon is fitted with state-of-the-art speakers which can reach 163 decibels, was used by Jonah in his world record attempt back in 2000 for the loudest car. 
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2. James Haskell's JCB

Although he just borrowed this, Haskell's love of JCB's are well known. Driving them to training regularly with England and Wasps, the former international flanker is hopeful he'll be able to buy his own one day.
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3. Mike Tindall - Racehorse

Monbeg Dude was bought accidentally by Tindall when he bid £12,000 for him at Cheltenham in 2010 (thinking someone would out bid him). Tindall managed to convince fellow players at the time James Simpson-Daniel and Nicky Robinson to contribute.
The horse went onto win the Welsh Grand National, a grade 1 win at Cheltenham and came third in the Grand National in 2015. .

4. Callum Braley

Never one to follow trends, but instead start his own, Italy scrum-half Callum Braley has Pumba the Micro Pig. The two-year-old pet loves going for walks on his lead, chomping on banana chips and cuddles on the sofa.
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5.  Beauden Barrett's Auckland mansion

It includes stunning views to Rangitoto and over the harbour.
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