Wellington Sevens under threat

Published: 6:21PM Saturday February 06, 2010 Source: ONE Sport

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The Wellington Sevens is facing possible extinction after their bid for permanent hosting rights has been turned down by the New Zealand Rugby Union.

The iconic event that attracts thousands of fans and revellers to the capital will be up for open bidding after next year's event the NZRU announced on Saturday.

According to the NZRU many centres around the country are very interested in hosting the lucrative event.

The main competition will most likely come from Auckland and Dunedin whose main stadiums are both undergoing a major upgrade ahead of the 2011 World Cup.

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