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I was at The Principality yesterday also, first time at a 6 Nations match.
I was surprised by the atmosphere, thought it was pretty sterile/flat but that might have been due to unreasonably raised expectations given the quality mayhem in the pubs and streets beforehand.
Match was a bit meh too - one team plays badly and gets battered in the first half so decides to pass the ‘bad baton’ to the other side for the second half and they reverse roles so didn’t really feel competitive.
Did enjoy the day out though, was just not expecting the rugby/atmosphere in the stadium to be the least interesting part!
I can understand that this view may be an outlier.
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Should have been watching the football!
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Ah yes, so to clarify; when I refer to atmosphere I mean the general sound when the roof there is shut. I agree in general, having been there a few times in the past that the Welsh were somewhat muted. But when they were singing the noise is just spectacular. The second half was 7/10 vs other experiences.
Quay street was raucous both before and after the match.I think to echo the commentary from Finn Russell after the match, it was a win that you came away disappointed for what could have been if the first half (+3 mins of the second half) momentum continue.
Bonus point losses are lolz though when the winning team doesn't even make bonus..
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yeahdext
Just about recovered from that second half. Stress to the max. Shame about missing out on the BP at the end with that pesky leg being in the way.
Principality with the roof shut is an unrivalled venue for atmosphere. 10/10 will go to Wales again.