It's a half-surprise.
The consumption of alcohol on public roads in Bayonne and Biarritz will be prohibited Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the occasion of the Basque rugby derby between Biarritz Olympique and Aviron Bayonnais, announced the prefecture of Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
TV broadcasting of the match will also be prohibited "in all open bars, cafes and restaurants, in the municipalities of Bayonne, Anglet, Bidart, Biarritz, Guéthary, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Ciboure, Urrugne and Hendaye", specifies the prefecture in a press release.
The broadcasting of these retransmissions "if it is carried out outside and visible from the public thoroughfare, is particularly likely to encourage gatherings on the public highway, which does not make it possible to guarantee compliance with barrier gestures" to avoid transmission of Covid-19, adds the prefecture.
“Dad and my mom are going to tear each other apart” on the Basque derby, laughs Deschamps https://t.co/wtNSVrcWHZ
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A call for the vigilance of the authorities and the two clubs
"The prefect of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, the mayors of the municipalities of Biarritz and Bayonne, and the presidents of the two sports clubs call for the very great vigilance of each to maintain respect for barrier gestures, given the current health context, and for avoid any spontaneous gathering on the public highway that could create disturbances to public order, ”insists the press release.
This match will start on Saturday at 5.30 p.m. at the Aguilera stadium in Biarritz.
The winner will play in the Top 14 next season.
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