I've got a mate who's a Leigh and Bristol Rovers fan. He says there would be interest but Rovers fans won't go to Ashton Gate and City fans won't go to the Memorial Ground which would be a problem.

I think it would work, Bristol is reasonably large and has little top flight sporting events, the RFL would need to market the hell out of it though, something ive not really seen for a while. Aswell as this its no good hosting a game like fiji vs samoa, we would need an England game down there to generate any real interest i think.

If a reasonable crowd is achieved maintaining momentum would be the real challenge. Its a fairly pointless exercise if nothing is done post world cup IMO.

Nevermind a low key game, I very much doubt there'd be much difference in crowd for an England v Wales game down in Bristol than there would in the "heartlands".

If the city is prepared to back it then they should be given something decent to work with.

Disagree on that one Asim. I think if England pick DW, Headingley and KC they will fill them all for a WC game.

I think with some marketing, if England say played Australia in the opening game of the WC in Manchester it could draw 40-50k

With proper marketing and a sensible ticketing policy every game should get a decent attendance.

All capacities of 20-25k, but I don't think England/Wales would fill them. Ashton Gate isn't much smaller and with good strategy, planning and marketing I don't think it would be unrealistic to look for 15k given the natural England/Wales rivalry, the proximity to the most populous areas in Wales and the "event" status the game would get in Bristol, it's also an easy enough trip to make from the heartlands certainly for those West of the Pennines.

Rather that than give them Ireland v PNG or the like then grumble when only 3 or 4k turn up.

I think that's the problem with the Bristol bid, they won't get an England game in all probability. So what game could you give them to draw a crowd and make the event a success?

I personally would quite like a Wales game. It's not a huge hop over the border.

That's true. Although is the idea for all the Wales games to be played in Wales?

Quote: jonny the leyther "That's true. Although is the idea for all the Wales games to be played in Wales?'" Also true, but with a few group games to be played, one could feasibly be held in Bristol. But of course our first aim is to stage a successful bid. We're very keen on using social media to raise the profile as it provides a tangible means of measuring support, so anyone here who uses Facebook and supports us should certainly "like" the page and encourage others to do the same. www.facebook.com/pages/Bristol-B ... 8588873451 Yes, I will keep plugging it.

Quote: jonny the leyther "That's true. Although is the idea for all the Wales games to be played in Wales?'" Also true, but with a few group games to be played, one could feasibly be held in Bristol. But of course our first aim is to stage a successful bid. We're very keen on using social media to raise the profile as it provides a tangible means of measuring support, so anyone here who uses Facebook and supports us should certainly "like" the page and encourage others to do the same. www.facebook.com/pages/Bristol-B ... 8588873451 Yes, I will keep plugging it.

I'll like it for you mate.

Thankfully most people are more positive than you. We're doing something to increase the profile of the game. The Wales game idea is just a thought due to relative distance, it could be any match and we'll put as much planning and promotion into it as possible. Even an unsuccessful bid will at least get people talking about the game in this area, but the bid itself is well considered, well supported and encourages a step-by-step attitude towards growth. If we all shared your attitude, nothing would get done to try and develop RL in areas outside the M62 corridor.