Wales get foxy before they face Pumas

Fox amongst the Pumas

Fox amongst the Pumas

An urban fox has been spotted on the Millennium Stadium pitch just days before Wales take on the might of the Pumas.

Staff are hoping the arrival of the four legged intruder is an omen of good luck ahead of Saturday’s clash with Argentina.

The fox was photographed by security staff who have been on the look out after several late night sightings of the elusive animal in the shadows around the pitch.

It is not known whether the fox has adopted the iconic stadium as its home or pays visits from its lair elsewhere in the capital city.

The photograph was taken late on Tuesday night after most of the Millennium Stadium staff had left for the day.

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Samoan disaster fund supported by WRU

Samaon Disaster

Samaon Disaster

Welsh rugby fans are being urged to use the forthcoming visit of the Samoan national rugby squad to Wales as a focus for helping the victims of the Tsunami which has struck the Pacific Island.

The Welsh Rugby Union is planning to use the match to highlight the plight of the islanders in a bid to encourage support for the relief operation.

Rugby fans arriving at the Millennium Stadium on November 13 will also be asked to contribute cash to bucket collections which will be donated to a charity or charities raising disaster funds.

The WRU is also liaising with the International Rugby Board and Samoan rugby officials to discover what other help can be delivered through the focus on the November international.

Officials from the WRU will be liaising with relief charities to seek advice on how the fans of Wales can deliver help. Information gathered during this process will be shared through the WRU official website in the weeks leading up to the game.

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