18 Jun 2013 17:29
Luzhniki to have new natural lawn for Rugby World Cup Sevens
MOSCOW. June 18 (Interfax) - The Luzhniki stadium will get a brand new lawn for the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens that will take place in Moscow on June 28-30, Russia Rugby Federation President Vyacheslav Kopiev said.
"A new, natural lawn grown specially for the tournament will be laid for World Cup matches at Luzhniki. It was certified by the International Rugby Board," Kopiev told a news conference in Moscow on Tuesday.
The sixth Rugby World Cup Sevens will bring together 24 men