I don't know how they can guess at a figure to be honest.
But there is no doubting that many of pubs, clubs etc have been created for the rugby game days.
Rugby is played in the heart of the centre. The drinking culture gives it its popularity. You'd think it was new years eve by some of the valley lines on the way to games.
Until football is back directly in the centre, I doubt it'll be able to get the same sort of coverage and following.
I really don't understand why people care. Rugby has been the favoured sport of the majority. Wales football have qualifying games which are covered adequately, then small time friendles. Wales rugby have multiple tests and tournaments every year.
Most games are complete sell outs. The autumn internationals will be rammed. Bringing huge money.
And before people say that "egg chasers" are dumb in the millenium. They have zero idea how tickets are allocated.
Because grass roots rugby clubs have priority. The majority of tickets go to these.
All dayers watching the rugby is awesome. I can't wait for November.