Tsunami relief rugby match to be held at Twickenham

The IRB has confirmed Twickenham will host a world rugby charity game for tsunami relief on March 5.

The big question is who is going to play in the game as it is two weeks into the Super 12 and a week out from a round of the Six Nations Championship.

IRB spokesman Greg Thomas said they are confident of putting together two good teams, and they have had a guarantee from all national unions that leading players will be released to play.

However, the March 5 date does put the participation of leading New Zealand players in doubt.

Officials hope to raise over $10 million from the match between northern and southern hemisphere teams with the money coming from ticket sales, TV rights and sponsorship, and hospitality packages.

- NEWSTALK ZB