RU: Wales to kick off World Cup tonight

From: AAP Sports News (Australia) | Date: October 1, 1999 | Copyright information


AAP Sports News (Australia)

10-01-1999

RU: Wales to kick off World Cup tonight

Wales will aim to come out breathing fire when it faces Argentina in the opening match of
the 1999 Rugby World Cup at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff tonight (11pm AEST).

The Dragons will be cheered on by a passionate crowd of 72,500 anxious to see a Welsh team
make an impact in...

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