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Tickets On Sale For Adelaide Sevens

December 15th 2008 14:31
Dane Haylett-Petty chases South Africa's Gio Aplon during the IRB Sevens Series quarter-final match between South Africa and Australia in Dubai

Australian Sevens star Dane Haylett-Petty could be in action in Adelaide

Australian Sevens coach Michael O’Connor has revealed his rookie team has targeted the International Rugby Sevens Adelaide title as a major goal for the season with the tournament extending to a three-day festival from April 3-5 at Adelaide Oval next year.

Speaking as tickets for the only Australian leg of the IRB Sevens World Series went on sale this morning, O’Connor said his young charges have already shown signs of improvement through the first two tournaments in Dubai and South Africa.

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“This is a team with half a dozen teenagers and they are some of the finest emerging talent in the country.

“There is only one player in our squad of 17 that has been on the Sevens circuit before this season, so these guys are learning and their knowledge increasing with each game.

“We have given South Africa (winners of the first two tournaments in the 2008-2009 Sevens World Series) trouble on both occasions we have played them, so that’s a positive indicator.

“By the time we get to Adelaide, after five legs of the circuit and the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai in March, we will be a lot further advanced than we are at the moment and ready to challenge for the trophy.

“Doing well in your home tournament, in front of your own crowd, is always a priority and our players are excited by the prospect.”

The International Rugby Sevens Adelaide will have a Friday night component added in April and prices start from as low as $12 for general admission.

There are two-day passes available for the action on Saturday and Sunday, with reserved seats for both days priced at $87 (adults), $49 (concession) and $174 (family deal).

Two-day general admission passes are also available at $55 (adults), $30 (concession) and $110 (family deal).

Saturday prices start at $17 with tickets to Sunday’s finals action as low as $19.

“It’s going to be a magnificent tournament and playing on the Friday night under the lights is a great initiative,” said O’Connor.

“Adelaide people love free-flowing sport, so the speed and excitement of Sevens will hopefully attract them in even larger numbers than the previous two years.

“Sevens Rugby has a real buzz to it, and a party atmosphere.

“This will be an event not to be missed, and this Australian team will be competitive.

“These guys are tenacious, we employ a very direct style of Sevens and anyone who plays us will know they’ve been in a game.”

Details on ticketing and corporate hospitality packages can be found by clicking here.

Tickets can also be purchased through Ticketek or by calling 132 849.

ARU Media Release
15th December 2008
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