Stormers' URC fixture gets a new time slot

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NEWS: The Round 13 United Rugby Championship game between Scarlets and Stormers on Saturday, March 22 has been moved.

The fixture was originally scheduled to kick off at 19:35 UK (21:35 SA time).

However, it has now move to 15.00 UK (17.00 SA time).

The change stems from a request by the host broadcaster who also has rights to a Wales men's national team FIFA World Cup qualifier game that has been scheduled to take place that evening.

URC released the statement confirming the new kick-off time.

"The Round 13 United Rugby Championship game between Scarlets and Stormers on Saturday, March 22 will now kick-off at 15:00 UK (17:00 SA," the official statement read.

"The fixture was originally due to kick off at 19:35 UK (21:35 SA) and the change comes after a request by the host broadcaster who also has rights to a Wales men's national team FIFA World Cup qualifier game that has been scheduled to take place that evening.

"The URC would like to thank Scarlets, the Stormers and the other broadcasters with rights to the game for their support in switching the kick-off time."