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17 September 2007
Heineken Cup champions Wasps have switched the opening match of their trophy defence against 2006 title-holders Munster to Coventry's Ricoh Arena.
The move to a stadium which usually hosts matches for the city's football club will increase capacity for the high-profile game from 10,000 at Adams Park to 32,000.
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The Ricoh Arena will enable Wasps to bring more supporters
Last season the stadium also hosted Wasps' 30-13 semi-final victory over Northampton Saints and director of rugby Ian McGeechan believes moving the November 10 fixture makes sense.
"This has the potential to be a very special game, and I am delighted that we are returning to the Ricoh Arena," he said.
"I'm looking forward to returning and I hope, with the increased capacity, Wasps supporters will come along in numbers to see us begin the defence of our European crown."
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