Cathay Pacific to auction world’s largest rugby ball

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On Tuesday, Cathay Pacific unveiled the world’s largest rugby ball, as certified by the Guinness World Records. The ball was created as part of the build-up to the 2011 Cathay Pacific / Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens.

The ball, which has been manufactured using authentic rugby ball materials, measures about 2.9metres in height, 4.7m in length and 2.9m in diameter – it can accommodate more than 3,300 standard-sized rugby balls inside.

The record setting giant ball will be auctioned to raise funds for those affected by recent natural disasters in Japan, Yunnan Province in China and Christchurch in New Zealand. The funds raised will be given to the Hong Kong Red Cross to assist its relief efforts in the three countries.

“Cathay Pacific is proud once again to be the co-title sponsor and official airline for the Hong Kong Sevens.

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