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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Staniforth

Wakefield chairman John Minards confident in club’s hybrid Belle Vue pitch

PA Wire

Wakefield chairman John Minards has sprung to the defence of his club’s controversial Belle Vue pitch after officials ruled Friday night’s Betfred Super League clash with Huddersfield can go ahead as planned.

RFL chiefs ordered a Tuesday inspection of the hybrid surface after Catalans revealed seven of their players suffered infections in the wake of their opening day win in West Yorkshire two weeks ago.

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