During the Autumn Internationals a TERROR attack on the Millennium Stadium was thought to be “highly likely” Wales on Sunday can reveal.
During Wales’ four test matches worried organisers put staff on red alert as they raised the threat level from “substantial” to “severe”.
Special notification prior to the series have been given to stadium staff and stewards in a bid to help them spot suspects and thwart any attempts on supporters’ lives.
It has been told to WoS that special eyes need to be kept on every person especially of those in surrounding taking snaps in the stadium, in particular of security cameras – in case they were being used as part of a reconnaissance mission.
Another source said: “When I got into work yesterday, I was told by my area manager the terror threat had been raised, but he insisted it was nothing for us to worry about.
“It was the first I’d heard about it, but it makes you think.”
WRU spokesman John Williams insisted that neither the Union nor the stadium management would talk about the terror threat levels.
“As a rule, we do not comment on security issues, as this is a police matter,” he said.
But he confirmed staff were given training ahead of the series, though he said this was standard practice ahead of any big fixture.
“Staff have been briefed, but not for any particular game,” he said.
“It’s something which happens ahead of all events and security briefings are part and parcel of managing an event.
“There was nothing particular about [the New Zealand] fixture or any of the others.”
The current threat level from international terrorism for the UK is assessed as “severe”.
And some experts have warned of an imminent Mumbai-style attack by armed jihadists.
Mr Williams said the stadium was on a par with the rest of the UK, although he maintained there had not been any specific threat.
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