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UP TO 10,000 fans who missed out on tickets to this weekend’s Grand Slam showdown will be able to watch it on a big screen set up especially for the match.

Cardiff council and the WRU have announced plans for the screen at a special “supporters’ village” on Saturday.

The event was originally scheduled to be held in Cooper's Field, in Bute Park, but has now been switched to King Edward VII Avenue because of the wet weather forecast.

The free event will give fans the chance to watch all three of the day’s Six Nations games, starting with Italy versus Scotland at 12.30pm before the big match between Wales and France at 2.45pm.

Anyone who is still interested can also stick around to watch England v Ireland at 5pm, with gates closing at 7.30pm.

Officials are hoping the venue will provide a more family-friendly alternative to the city centre’s pubs and clubs, all of which are expected to be packed out for the Grand Slam decider.

St Patrick’s Day celebrations will also swell reveller numbers.

A spokeswoman for Cardiff council said the supporters’ village would be a “safe, fun, family environment”. Fans will be banned from bringing in their own alcohol for licensing reasons but alcohol, soft drinks and food will all be available from stalls on the day.

The council’s executive member for sport, culture and leisure, Nigel Howells, said: “This is a huge game for the whole of Wales on Saturday and there will be a lot of people coming into the capital to soak up the atmosphere.

“We are delighted to be able to work with the WRU to provide the supporters’ village and give fans the opportunity to watch the game so close to the Millennium Stadium where the main action will take place.

“The day promises to be a great day and Wales look set to win the Championship no matter what the outcome of this game – but the Grand Slam will be the cherry on the top of what has been a fantastic Six Nations.”