Rugby fans in France said they could face fines if they were drunk or too loud
Up to 100,000 fans are expected in the southern French city at the weekend when England take on Argentina on Saturday and Scotland play South Africa at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.
In the run-up to the game, a series of notices were issued to remind those arriving in the city of “French law and practical advice”.
Fines include €150-450 (£128-386) for “blatant drunkenness in public, consuming narcotics (€150-450) and engaging the services of a prostitute (€1,500 (£1,288)”).
Throwing rubbish or urinating on public streets is punishable by a fine of €135 (£115) to €375 (£322), and noise pollution can be punished with a fine of €68 (£58) to €180 (£154).
There were already problems with English fans in Marseille. During Euro 2016 there was violence before and after a game against Russia.
“The Rugby World Cup is a sporting and celebratory event,” the instructions say. “Public peace must still be respected.”
A France 2023 spokesperson told the Guardian: “As with all host cities, security is paramount and, in collaboration with local authorities, there will be significant additional security forces in place around major transport hubs, rugby villages, the city center and the stadium. to support and support the game. Days to gain experience.”
A spokesman for England Rugby Travel, the RFU’s official travel agent, said: “England previously played in the 2007 Rugby World Cup in Marseille and it is a city with a great rugby heritage and history.
“We will be advising fans on the opening weekend of the tournament on how to best enjoy their weekend in the city, as we would at any major event, and hope they have a wonderful time.”
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/rugby-world-cup-2023-france-marseille-england-scotland-fans-drunk-b1105867.html Rugby fans in France said they could face fines if they were drunk or too loud
