Snow threatens Tigers trip

Castleford clash uncertain to go ahead due to snow

By Rachel Griffiths   Last updated: 10th March 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Snow threatens Tigers trip

Castleford: Dragons trip in doubt

The players and volunteers are trying to clear the pitch but it's going really slowly. The snow is not melting because it's only one degree.

Christophe Levy
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Castleford's engage Super League clash against Catalans Dragons has been thrown into doubt due to heavy snowfall in the south of France.

Tigers and their supporters have been warned by the Perpignan team not to travel until they have completed attempts to clear around 40cm of snow from the Gilbert Brutus Stadium pitch.

"It's crazy," said Catalans general manager Christophe Levy.

"It snowed for the whole day and everything is closed.

"The players and volunteers are trying to clear the pitch but it's going really slowly. The snow is not melting because it's only one degree.

"We will see at the end of the day how far we get but we probably won't make a decision until tomorrow."

Restraints

Time restraints have prevented the clubs from reversing the fixture, while Dragons are also keen to play their second home game of the season.

The club intentionally arranged to play away from home for four of their opening five games because of refurbishment to their ground, but the work is yet to get underway because of delays.

"It's making it a bit difficult," said Catalans coach Kevin Walters, who was forced to cancel training on Tuesday.

"We haven't been able to do a field session yet but we're hoping to get a pitch this afternoon."

Castleford, whose pre-season training camp was held in Perpignan, are scheduled to fly out on Friday.