Decision on European Cup semi-final venue delayed

European Rugby Cup officials have delayed the announcement of the venue for the Heineken Cup semi-final between Castres Olympique…

European Rugby Cup officials have delayed the announcement of the venue for the Heineken Cup semi-final between Castres Olympique and Munster.

ERC had been expected to make a decision today for the game in France on April 27th but are now likely to announce their choice tomorrow.

An ERC statement said: "Following lengthy negotiations, ERC Ltd has been unable to resolve the choice of options for its venue for the Heineken Cup semi-final between Castres Olympique and Munster.

"Following contact with their French colleagues, it has been agreed that a decision will now be taken by the weekend."

The other semi-final between Leicester and Llanelli will take place at Nottingham Forest's City Ground on Sunday, April 28th.

PA

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