Olympic Stadium could host FIVE matches at 2015 Rugby World Cup as organisers plan to maximise 60,000 capacity venue
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Nick Metcalfe
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Organisers of the 2015 Rugby World Cup are planning to host as many as five games at London's Olympic Stadium.With a boost needed for ticket sales after Old Trafford pulled out of hosting any games, the stadium is due to stage more matches than was originally planned for.
London calling: A view of the Olympic Stadium during last summer's Games
It is being reported by the BBC that major teams are expected to play in the matches, as the Rugby World Cup board maximise the value of the 60,000 capacity ven