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Hong Kong’s Rugby World Cup 2019 fanzone hits capacity in first three days of tournament
- Hongkongers can watch all games live on the big screen by the Observation Wheel until November 2
- Fanzone will be open from 11am to 11pm daily and admission is free
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If there was any doubt Hong Kong is rugby mad, it has been quashed. The Rugby World Cup official fanzone, which is co-sponsored and organised by Societe Generale and the Hong Kong Rugby Union Community Foundation, has been so popular it’s hit capacity nearly every day it has been open.
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The area features free admission along with a VIP section, a 10-by-5 metre big screen, as well as four mini screens. The event will show every game live right up until the final on Saturday, November 2.
HKRU chairman Patrick Donovan said the event is selling itself.
“It’s an iconic location,” he said, joking they’re trying to give Tokyo Stadium a run for their money “The weather has been fantastic and the support from the Hong Kong rugby community is excellent.”
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The HKRU said more than 1,200 people came through the fanzone alone on Saturday, in which New Zealand beat South Africa in one of the marquee pool games, which many believe could be a preview of the final.
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