Key highlights Rugby World Cup contingency plans

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has suggested that Auckland and Dunedin could host more Rugby World Cup matches if earthquake-hit Christchurch is unable to stage games.
Last week New Zealand Rugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully revealed that AMI Stadium in Christchurch had suffered significant damage in the 22nd February earthquake, while the city's infrastructure has been devastated by the quake. The final decision on Christchurchï¾s involvement in this year's competition lies with International Rugby Board (IRB).
Reports emerged over the weekend that the IRB was likely to move matches from Christchurch to Auckland, but Key told The Press that no decisions have been made, although he predicted a decision on the matter "within the next 10 days if not sooner".
Prime Minister Key explained "if we have to go to plan B there are alternatives in New Zealand, I don't think there is any need for us to consider games outside New Zealand.
"We've had offers from Australia to host games, but I can't see why that would be necessary.
"Quarter-finals are only being played at this point in Christchurch and Wellington so there are alternatives in both Auckland and Dunedin. Dunedin has some logistical issues in terms of accommodation issues down there but it's still a possibility."