Despite the catastrophic earthquake in Christchurch,it has been announced by the Rugby World Cup organizers that tournament will go on per schedule and will not affect.
Tuesday's quake killed around 98 people that ripped through the South Island city, and the city was selected for 7 games to be played over there.
A number of hotels in the city has been destroyed due to quake, while the Lancaster Park Stadium has also sustained damage.
But New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is determined that Christchurch should host matches during the event to help aid in the city's recovery.
"Our preference is to hold the World Cup here if we can. We think it's a powerful message for Christchurch," Key said.
"The issue is really about accommodation ultimately. Clearly the Grand Chancellor is going to be demolished, if it doesn't fall over in its own right and we know other hotels like the Copthorne and stuff are very badly (damaged and) clearly won't be ready for the Rugby World Cup."
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