The cup is being taken to venues around Wales

The Welsh Rugby Union's event on 2 May includes big screen footage of the team's performances, live entertainment and appearances from the team.

Stadium manager Paul Sergeant said the charge would be a "nominal" few pounds with any money raised going to charity.

An open-top bus tour was discussed, but the stadium event was preferred.

Wales clinched a first Grand Slam in 27 years against Ireland on 19 March.

'Focal point'

The police, the Welsh assembly government and Cardiff council were all involved in the discussions to decide the shape of the event.

Millennium Stadium General Manager Paul Sergeant said they had been inundated with requests to mark the "fantastic achievement" of the team.

"We've been looking at a whole range of ideas and a range of other matters such as player availability, and that's why we came up with the date of Monday 2 May, because all the players are available.

It is hoped fans would come out in their thousands

"It means that children are off school, and parents aren't in work and it gives everyone a chance to come to the stadium.

"We looked at the idea of a parade but this gives people the opportunity to see more of the players instead of just 60 seconds while the bus goes past."

He defended charging for the tickets, saying: "If we gave away the tickets, from past experience, less than half the people turn up."

He added any profits would be given to charity.

"It's not a commercial venture. Ticket prices will be just a few pounds, maybe two or three pounds, and tickets will not be available on the day."

Mr Sergeant said the players were very excited about the opportunity of coming to the stadium.

"We believe we can make it something quite different and exciting," he added.

The Edwards family thought the event was a good idea

We want to do something that people can come along and enjoy and relive some of the fantastic moments we had here.

"It allows mum and dad to bring along the children to see and hear the players."

The stadium is in discussion with three entertainers at present, but no firm details were available.

WRU chairman David Pickering said: "This will be an opportunity for people from all over Wales to congregate in our fantastic stadium and commemorate the marvellous success of our squad.

"This is a great focal point that will be followed by a wide range of activities spread over the length and breadth of Wales which will take the RBS Six Nations trophy and rugby to all corners and communities of Wales."

But reservations have been raised about the event by members of the public.

Chris Norvill said a free parade was a better idea

Teacher Chris Norvill, 35, said: "I think a victory parade would be a much better idea because for one thing it is free for everyone to enjoy."

His comments were echoed by Jane Miles and Sian Cummins, who run Shop Wales.

"I think a victory parade would be much more suitable," said Jane.

"Because it means people can go out and take part in the parade and then go back to their day to day things," she added.

But the Edwards family from Bridgend were in favour of the stadium event.

Julie Edwards said: "I would definitely consider bringing the kids to an event like that because at least it is safe and you know where they are."

Her husband Julian added: "I know quite a few families who would go to the stadium event but not to a parade because there would be far too many people around with something like that."