Rugby followers in France informed they face fines if they’re drunk or too noisy
Up to 100,000 followers are anticipated to descend on the southern French metropolis throughout the weekend which sees England tackle Argentina on Saturday and Scotland play South Africa on Sunday on the Stade Velodrome.
Ahead of the sport, a raft of advisory notes have been issued with the intention to remind these arriving within the metropolis “of French law and practical advice”.
Fines embrace €150-450 (£128-386) for “obvious public drunkenness, consumption of narcotics (€150-450), and using the services of a prostitute €1,500 (£1,288)”.
Throwing litter or urinating on public roads is punishable of €135 (£115) to €375 (£322) and that noise air pollution could be met with a tremendous of €68 (£58) to €180 (£154).
Marseille has beforehand witnessed hassle involving England supporters. Violence erupted throughout Euro 2016 earlier than and after a match in opposition to Russia.
“The Rugby World Cup is a sporting and festive event,” the steering reads. “Public peace must nevertheless be respected.”
A France 2023 spokesperson informed the Guardian: “Like all host cities, security is paramount and working with the local authorities, significant additional security will be present around the major transport hubs, the rugby villages, city centre and stadium to assist and support on match days to aid experience.”
A spokesperson for England Rugby Travel, the RFU’s official journey agent mentioned: “England have played in Marseille before at Rugby World Cup 2007 and it’s a city with a great rugby heritage and history.
“We will provide advice to supporters on how best to enjoy their weekend in the city for the opening weekend of the tournament as we would for all major events and hope they have a wonderful time.”