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Protesters force Waratahs to shut gates to captain’s run in Narrabri – Sydney Morning Herald
“Threats of vandalism” from mining protesters have forced the Waratahs and Reds to change plans ahead of their trial match in country NSW.
However, the Reds session was then closed to the public and the Waratahs announced shortly after that gates wouldnt be open for their final hit-out later in the day.
Security ensured everyone who entered for the Reds captains run had accreditation.
Santos, who sponsor the Waratahs and Reds, have had people from Narrabri and surrounding areas publicly oppose their gas project in the region.
The Santos Festival of Rugby Facebook page released the following statement.
Due to threats of vandalism from…
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