Wales' final Women’s Six Nations fixture against Italy in Parma has been put back 24 hours because of Pope Francis’ funeral.
The game was due to have kicked off just three hours after the Pope’s funeral begins on Saturday, but Six Nations organisers have confirmed it has now been rescheduled for Sunday, at 1130 Irish time.
Wales have lost all four of their games in this season’s tournament and will be consigned to the wooden spoon if they are beaten by Italy.
Ireland conclude their campaign away to Scotland on Saturday.
Edinburgh’s United Rugby Championship away fixture against Zebre Parma, meanwhile, has been brought forward from Saturday to Friday night. Kick-off is 7.35pm at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.
"The league expresses its condolences to all who mourn the loss of Pope Francis, and thanks all stakeholders for helping to support this change of schedule in such a speedy manner," a URC spokesperson said.
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