Obolensky Cup

[white bear]

Friends, I hope that everyone knew who the Prince Alexander Obolensky. For those who do not know useful information:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/suffolk/7813726.stm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjb8eO0bJ3U&feature=player_embedded
http://www.rfu.com/TwickenhamStadium/WorldRugbyMuseum/WallOfFame/AlexanderObolensky.aspx

In Russia, the idea of​​ an annual international tournamentin memory of the Russian Prince Alexander Obolensky, who was born in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) in 1916, but because of the commi revolution his family moved to England.
It would be very symbolic, if would be the first Obolensky Cup was held in his hometown of St. Petersburg in the centenary year of the prince in 2016 between Russia and England.
And then offered annually alternate host cities, in order to increase the interest of rugby in Russia. It was also better in even-numbered years to conduct Cup between the national teams, but between the odd-numbered between clubs.
This offer Russian fans rugby. Our federation will now know about it. Expect them to action.

 

[white bear]

Stadiums in St. Petersburg:
Petrovsky Stadium - 21500, the old stadium, but the cozy stadium, especially in summer, is located on the River Neva




The new stadium of FC Zenit - 69 500, future FIFA World Cup 2018 and possibly RWC 2023 (if Russia wins), completion of construction in 2013 \ 14 year

 

[Nielsch]

Seems like a nice idea, but who's idea is it anyway? Yours or is there a broader coalition?

In general and according to me, first tier teams should play more games against second tier teams anyway, especially in away matches. Like Italy is playing Canada next year. This would fit in.

 

[white bear]

My idea, many fans have supported me. Also, commentator Alexey Popov (who commented on the RWC 2011 on Rus TV) is interested in this idea, he is talking with peoples from rugby federation of Russia.
As for size, time and place, they should be, depending on the opponent. If we want to see Russia as the top teams and clubs, we need to understand it. For example, the first Cup in 2016. A game between Russia and England, determine the date of the English federation (but in the warm period of years, from May to September). The next year could be held in Krasnoyarsk (Siberia). For clubs. For example, Krasnoyarsk clubs Enisey and Krasny Yar, champion of Japan and good club from New Zealand or Australia (round robin) or add another 2 clubs from Asia and Oceania (then play the 2 groups of 3 clubs, with the finals).