Scarlets Kick Off moved forward to 3 p.m.

The Kick Off for the Sale Sharks v. Scarlets match in the LV= Cup next Saturday has been moved to 3.00 p.m.

With overnight temperatures in Stockport forecast to plummet to minus 7 degrees Celsius by Thursday, the club has arranged for the Edgeley Park pitch to be covered under warm air blowers from today, in order to ensure a soft surface for the players' safety.  

Sharks' Head of Media Dave Swanton explained, " Nigel Felton is bringing his hot air system to the ground today and the pitch will be covered until just before kick off time. Nigel advised that a late kick off may cause problems, in that the pitch could become unplayable as the temperatures fall. With the safety of the players in mind we highlighted this to the RFU who contacted the broadcasters and the kick off time change was agreed. The game will now be screened by S4C on delayed transmission."

Swanton added, " We would like to thank the RFU, Premiership Rugby, Scarlets and S4C for their help in changing the kick off time."

Supporters are invited to watch the Scotland v. England game, which kicks off at 5 p.m., in the TNT Post Suite after the Scarlets match.  In view of the cold weather expected in the North West for some days to come, there may be many club games postponed on Saturday, and this may be a chance for team groups to watch the Sharks game live.

The covers will be replaced after the game, in advance of the Aviva Premiership game against Worcester Warriors on Friday week.

Tickets for the games against Scarlets (LV=Cup, Saturday 3 p.m.) and Warriors (Aviva Premiership, Fri.10th, 8 p.m.) are on sale.

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