The ACT government has told the ACT Brumbies they are free to play their round-one match on Friday night, but any emergency details will be broadcast via the stadium PA system.
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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr declared a state of emergency for the Orroral Valley fire on Friday. The government has warned weekend conditions could be Canberra's worst since 2003.
Under a state of emergency, the government has the power to cancel any events in the capital.
The government contacted the Brumbies on Friday morning to confirm their clash against the Queensland Reds would go ahead as scheduled.
The Canberra Cavalry's semi-final match against the Adelaide Giants at Narrabundah will also go ahead on Friday night.
Cricket ACT has cancelled its weekend matches, but the women's international Twenty20 tri-series between Australia, England and India has at this stage been cleared to go ahead as planned at Manuka Oval.
The government will have a direct line to Canberra Stadium staff during the Brumbies match to allow them to communicate any important updates to spectators and players.
The Brumbies are hoping to attract a decent crowd to the first January game in Super Rugby history.
The temperature is forecast to be 39 degrees at the 7.15pm kick-off and Super Rugby officials are also monitoring the air quality after introducing new guidelines this week to protect players and fans.
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Some Brumbies players and staff are live in the areas predicted to be affected by fires this weekend.
Brothers Ryan and Lachlan Lonergan have a family farm at Williamsdale, but Ryan is expected to take his place on the bench for the game against the Reds.
Brumbies general manager Gavin Hunt said: "The government spoke to us and said the Brumbies game had been discussed, but they were happy to proceed as planned.
"They have a direct line to the venue so they can communicate any emergency information if anything does change.
"At the moment we're very cognisant of the fact a lot of Canberra, and surrounding regions, are doing it tough.
"It's a game of rugby and hopefully entertainment on game day will be welcome respite from what a lot of people have been through in recent months."
SANZAAR and World Rugby have developed a smoke policy. SANZAAR declined to release the exact details of the guidelines this week, saying it would create confusion for fans and players.
But it's understood there are thresholds in the guidelines and the match could be abandoned at any point if the air quality deteriorates.
The referee is also expected to order drinks breaks at either 10 minute or 20-minute intervals given the extreme heat.
Canberra sport has been severely impacted by smoke and heat in recent months.
Big Bash, Australian Baseball League, W-League and WNBL games have been cancelled because of smoky conditions.
Super Rugby has appointed a game-day panel to monitor the conditions at the Brumbies-Reds match, saying athlete and fan health was its No. 1 priority.
SUPER RUGBY ROUND ONE
Friday: ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds at Canberra Stadium, 7.15pm