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* $60 million upgrade boosts capacity to nearly 40,000
* Stage set for seven Rugby World Cup 2011 matches
* Naming of new Deans Stand reflects ground's rich Rugby history
Stadium Christchurch today celebrated the completion of its $60 million redevelopment, making it New Zealand's second largest sporting venue.
A dawn blessing, attended by Prime Minister the Hon. John Key and other dignitaries, marked the official re-opening of the new-look stadium. The new 13,000 seat Deans Stand is the centrepiece of the redevelopment which includes a number of other improvements including an internal concourse linking all sections of the stadium.
The refurbished stadium will host five pool matches and two quarter-final matches for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011).
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