Plan early for Rugby World Cup: 12-09-2008
Those intending to travel to the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand are being advised to plan their trip early to avoid disappointment.
New Zealand welcomes around two million visitors every year but that number will increase significantly in three years time when the country hosts the event.
Despite fears of overcrowding, rugby authorities have resisted the urge to cut the number of teams to 16.
Due to that fact, the seven week tournament will see the country play host to travellers from 19 other nations, meaning those intending to go had better book up soon.
Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington will all host games in stadiums with capacities of over 40,000.
New Zealand is famed for its All Blacks rugby side, which performs the Maori 'Hakka' prior to each game in an attempt at psyching out opponents with the war dance.