Toulouse Olympique v Leeds Rhinos kick-off put back due to heatwave in south of France
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
The match was set to begin at 6pm local time, when the temperature is forecast to be 39 degrees Celsius, which is 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
The will now start off at 8pm, when the forecast is for an only slightly milder 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 Fahrenheit).
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThe temperature in Toulouse at 10pm on Saturday, when the game will finish, is expected to be around 32 degrees C (89.6 F).
The delay was agreed this afternoon following discussions between the clubs and RFL.
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.