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Tornado Forces Australian Rugby Team to Shelter
14 Apr
Summary
- Australian women's rugby team sought shelter during a tornado warning.
- The team is in Kansas City, Missouri, for the Pacific Four Series.
- Tornado concerns have cast doubt on upcoming matches and events.
The Australian women's rugby union team, known as the Wallaroos, experienced a concerning disruption to their tour of the United States. While in Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of a scheduled match against the US in the Pacific Four Series, the team was forced to seek shelter in their hotel's hallway. This action was prompted by a tornado warning, a critical safety measure advising guests to move away from windows due to the potential for flying debris.
The tornado warning has cast significant doubt on the team's planned activities. This includes a scheduled visit to Arrowhead Stadium to meet with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, as well as their upcoming training plans and the match itself. The situation is particularly concerning given the team's recent experience with weather-related disruptions, including an 80-minute delay to their match against Canada in Sacramento due to nearby storms. A large crowd had to be evacuated from that event for safety reasons.
