South Wales Police will deploy extra officers across town and city centres this weekend as thousands of rugby fans travel to Cardiff for the final day of the Guinness Six Nations.
Super Saturday, taking place on March 14, is traditionally one of the busiest days of the tournament, with all competing teams playing on the same day. The event is expected to bring large crowds into the Welsh capital and surrounding areas, particularly ahead of Wales’ match against Italy at the Principality Stadium.
To help manage the influx of supporters and maintain public safety, South Wales Police has confirmed it will increase patrols across key locations throughout the weekend.
Chief Inspector Simon Davies, who is leading the policing operation, said: “South Wales Police is accustomed to policing a wide range of major events, especially in #Cardiff, and we are proud to play our part in keeping visitors to our towns and cities safe.”
The force is encouraging people heading out to celebrate to take simple steps to stay safe and support officers on duty. This includes drinking responsibly, planning journeys home in advance and keeping an eye on friends during the day and evening.
Super Saturday traditionally attracts thousands of rugby supporters to Cardiff, with pubs, bars and restaurants across the city expecting a busy day as fans gather to watch the final matches of this year’s championship.
