All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures)
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Nothing confirmed, yet.
The All Blacks could reportedly square off against a surprise opponent in one of two additional tests to the three matches already pencilled in for their end-of-year tour.
According to the New Zealand Herald, money-spinning tests against Wales and the United States are being planned by New Zealand Rugby [NZR] to take place in October.
NZR are reportedly looking to face off against the USA Eagles in a surprise clash at a yet-to-be-determined venue on October 23.The Herald reports that the All Blacks XV team, which was announced last March as a feeder side to the top-tier national team, could be used to face the USA Eagles after COVID-19 prevented the side from debuting last year.
The All Blacks still remain an option to face the USA Eagles, though, in what would be the two side’s first meeting since the New Zealanders thumped the Americans 74-6 at a sold-out Soldier Field in Chicago seven years ago.
A clash against Wales, meanwhile, is understood to be held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium a week later on October 30.The two matches against the USA and Wales, which sit outside World Rugby’s designated test windows, would add an extra $2-3 million per test to NZR’s coffers via broadcast, ticket sales, and sponsorship revenue.
The fixtures would also bring the total number of matches on the All Blacks’ end-of-year tour to five, as Ian Foster’s squad are already scheduled to face France, Italy and Ireland.The Herald also reports that NZR are eyeing up a two-test series against Fiji and a one-off North vs South clash as an alternative option should Italy be unable to travel to New Zealand to face the All Blacks in their two-match test series in July.
Fiji are already scheduled to face the All Blacks once in July, but could be called upon to fill the void if the global pandemic prevents the Italians from making the trip in three months’ time.
Report: All Blacks set to face surprise opponent during multi-million dollar end-of-year tour
The All Blacks could reportedly square off against a surprise opponent in one of two additional tests on their end-of-year tour.
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@stargazer As long as we get the game here in Whangarei I'll be happy!
EDIT: Fakatava on the bench vs Eagles
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@machpants said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
EDIT: Fakatava on the bench vs Eagles
NZR is reading the Fern!?
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@stargazer said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@machpants said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
EDIT: Fakatava on the bench vs Eagles
NZR is reading the Fern!?
No, my suggestion
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@machpants said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@stargazer As long as we get the game here in Whangarei I'll be happy!
EDIT: Fakatava on the bench vs Eagles
Or he could start a game and pull his hammy in the first five seconds and need replacing.
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@higgins said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@machpants said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@stargazer As long as we get the game here in Whangarei I'll be happy!
EDIT: Fakatava on the bench vs Eagles
Or he could start a game and pull his hammy in the first five seconds and need replacing.
Yup, either is fine by me!
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@higgins said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@machpants said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@stargazer As long as we get the game here in Whangarei I'll be happy!
EDIT: Fakatava on the bench vs Eagles
Or he could start a game and pull his hammy in the first five seconds and need replacing.
Works for everyone.
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@stargazer said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed a number of November fixtures, including one against the All Blacks on Sat 30 October 2021 (Sun 31/10 NZT) in Cardiff.
Be cruisey game, no England based players
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@machpants said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
Be cruisey game, no England based players
Ireland in Chicago? Pfft, no worries, we'll play Jerome at lock
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The Herald can also reveal that the planned two tests against Italy in July will no longer be played, with the Azzurri having indicated they won't be coming to New Zealand.
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@tim said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
The Herald can also reveal that the planned two tests against Italy in July will no longer be played, with the Azzurri having indicated they won't be coming to New Zealand.
Paywall so
July tests Italy allegedly pulled out of coming here, Ireland Def not going to Fiji. Possible ABs double header vs Fiji and A N Other international/test.
3 Bleds in a row 7th Aug Welly, Melb, 21st AKL - two of them count as RC. Arg and SA ( if the deign to grace us with their presence) play RC in both NZ and Oz, cos we can travel within bubble once they;ve been in either Oz or NZ for 2 weeks.
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Not surprised that Italy have pulled out. They had a torrid time in the 6 Nations and Covid is still bad there. The games would have a one-sided waste of time.
I'd be looking to arrange a North Vs South game then a test or tests against Fiji or the USA before the RC.
I'd be looking to arrange a Grand Slam tour to the UK in October/November. Fans will be back in the UK stadiums by then and an ABs tour would generate enormous media interest here.
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New Zealand Rugby is getting set to turn their July test window into an historic celebration of Pacific Islands rugby, dovetailing nicely with their expansion plans for the Super game in 2022.
They are looking to pit the All Blacks against Fiji in back-to-back tests and add Samoa to the three-game window to create a special moment in history for the Pasifika nations. -
@bovidae said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
New Zealand Rugby is getting set to turn their July test window into an historic celebration of Pacific Islands rugby, dovetailing nicely with their expansion plans for the Super game in 2022.
They are looking to pit the All Blacks against Fiji in back-to-back tests and add Samoa to the three-game window to create a special moment in history for the Pasifika nations.To be honest, far more interested in games against the Pacific teams than Italy.
All Blacks set for 47-year first as opponent pulls out
