HORNET INVASION HALTS MATCH

SPLIT, OCTOBER 17 /SRNA/ - Today's rugby match between the national teams of Croatia and Slovenia in Split will be remembered for an unusual interruption caused by hornets.

According to Croatian media, the start of the second half at Stari Plac was delayed by 25 minutes after a swarm of hornets appeared on the field.

The players had already lined up at the halfway line when the referee sent them back off the field.

Organizers tried to deal with the problem using sprays and bags of soil, and the match resumed only after the situation was brought under control.

Croatia's national rugby team defeated Slovenia 53–8 in Split.