Sports fans who might be travelling to see the two great rugby nations of Wales and New Zealand clash have been told "do not get the train". 

Great Western Railway, which is the main service provider for Swindon, has warned that anyone getting the train to the match in Cardiff on November 5 will be left stranded. 

This is because further industrial strike action is taking place on that day, so there will be no GWR services to return home later that evening. 

In a post on Facebook, the rail service said: "Do not travel by train for Wales-New Zealand rugby on November 5. 

"Due to industrial action on Saturday, November 5, there will be no scheduled GWR services after the match.

"Fans who have already purchased tickets for travel on the day of the match can claim a full refund or travel on alternative days."

The RMT, TSSA and Unite trades unions will be leading strikes on Saturday 5, Monday 7 and Wednesday 9 November.

This means services will be severely disrupted from Saturday 5 November up to and including Wednesday 9 November. 

For more information visit: https://www.gwr.com/strike