City of Manchester Stadium set to host Heineken clash if Sale give Biarritz blues

A NEW venue could be added to the list of Heineken Cup venues if Sale Sharks defeat Biarritz to qualify for the semi-finals.

Fri, 24 Mar, 2006 - 00:00

The City of Manchester Stadium has been earmarked to host a semi-final if the Sharks make it through to play the winners of Leicester and Bath.

The Board of ERC, the tournament organisers, yesterday confirmed the four potential venues for the semi-finals en route to the 11th final being staged at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday, May 20 (3pm).

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