Wales hope to welcome fans to Six Nations games in Cardiff as Welsh government ready to lift Covid rule on sporting fixtures being played behind closed doors
- Sporting events must currently be played behind closed doors in Wales
- But First Minister Mark Drakeford is expected to relax restrictions on Friday
- Fans could now be allowed to attend Six Nations games in Cardiff next month
Welsh Rugby Union bosses are poised for a Six Nations boost with crowds now set to be allowed for Wales’ home games with Scotland, France and Italy.
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford introduced strict new Covid-19 rules last year to limit the spread of the Omicron variant.
They included forcing sporting fixtures in the country to be played behind closed doors.
The WRU explored the option of playing Wales’ home games in England due to ban on fans
Sportsmail revealed the WRU explored the option of playing Wales’ home Six Nations games in England as a result, but such a scenario is now unlikely to be required.
It is understood Drakeford is set to confirm a relaxing of Welsh Covid-19 restrictions at a press conference on Friday.
While the finer details over when crowds can return will be revealed by Drakeford, sources have indicated they will likely be allowed for the start of February.
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford is set to confirm a relaxing of Welsh Covid-19 restrictions
Wales travel to Ireland for their Six Nations opener on February 5 before hosting Scotland at Principality Stadium the following Saturday.
Wayne Pivac’s defending champions are now set to be backed by a Cardiff crowd for that game with the WRU hopeful Drakeford will allow a capacity gate.
Drakeford has come under significant pressure to relax Wales’ rules on crowds after Scotland did so earlier this week.
Crowds have remained in place in England so long as supporters show proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Wales are scheduled to face Scotland, France and Italy at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff
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