All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures)
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@stargazer said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
What's the difference between teams going into managed isolation in Australia and NZ? Why can't all the games be played in NZ, instead of Australia?
Coz they are being wank about it?
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@stargazer said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
I wonder whether they've even considered moving that test in Perth two weeks forward to 7 August (making it Bledisloe 1), the 2nd in Auckland (the Beervana weekend, 14 August) and the third in Wellington (21 or 28 August)?
And why are the Argies doing their managed isolation is Oz, if they're playing us first? Why can't they do it here?
No space in MIQ?
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@stargazer said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
I wonder whether they've even considered moving that test in Perth two weeks forward to 7 August (making it Bledisloe 1), the 2nd in Auckland (the Beervana weekend, 14 August) and the third in Wellington (21 or 28 August)?
Because once in Oz after this Friday, you are stuck there for at least another 7 ish weeks, the bubble popped, Bled 1 Perth 7 Aug then two weeks quarantine (not that they'd get MIQ spaces) then test 2? Not even an option
And why are the Argies doing their managed isolation is Oz, if they're playing us first? Why can't they do it here?
Cos Oz have a much more relaxed, and I think specialised, team quarantine facility in NSW - France just used it. They have a hotel and base, already booked for Arg and SA, and they can train together as a team from Day 1 of their 2 week quarantine. NZ doesn't have the facilities, or I think the desire, to have that much of a relaxed inbound team quarantine procedure. This allows the Boks and Arge to play on their 3rd week in country with a decent enough build up, decent enough to knock over the ABs for the first time in history!
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@bovidae said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
What happens if the covid situation in NSW is not under control? Does WA and QLD have the same quarantine facilities?
It was mentioned that the NSW facilities were ok for all of Oz, as in they don't count as being in NSW for inter state restrictions
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@machpants said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@bovidae said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
What happens if the covid situation in NSW is not under control? Does WA and QLD have the same quarantine facilities?
It was mentioned that the NSW facilities were ok for all of Oz, as in they don't count as being in NSW for inter state restrictions
But they still wouldn't be able to play in Sydney.
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@bovidae said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@machpants said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@bovidae said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
What happens if the covid situation in NSW is not under control? Does WA and QLD have the same quarantine facilities?
It was mentioned that the NSW facilities were ok for all of Oz, as in they don't count as being in NSW for inter state restrictions
But they still wouldn't be able to play in Sydney.
No the games will be elsewhere, Perth probably!
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So the first one has now been announced by NZR, the last four by the opponents (but not confirmed by NZR):
- Sat 23 October: v USA in Washington DC (k/o 3.00pm)
- Sat 30 October: v Wales in Cardiff
- Sat 6 November: v Italy (venue TBC)
- Sat 20 November: v France in Paris (k/o 9.00pm)
- Sat 13 November: v Ireland in Dublin
All local time.
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@stargazer said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
So the first one has now been announced by NZR, the last four by the opponents (but not confirmed by NZR):
- Sat 23 October: v USA in Washington DC (k/o 3.00pm)
- Sat 30 October: v Wales in Cardiff
- Sat 6 November: v Italy (venue TBC)
- Sat 20 November: v France in Paris (k/o 9.00pm)
- Sat 13 November: v Ireland in Dublin
All local time.
Actually hanging out for some different opponents, hope this all happens.
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@stargazer said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
So the first one has now been announced by NZR, the last four by the opponents (but not confirmed by NZR):
- Sat 23 October: v USA in Washington DC (k/o 3.00pm)
- Sat 30 October: v Wales in Cardiff
- Sat 6 November: v Italy (venue TBC)
- Sat 20 November: v France in Paris (k/o 9.00pm)
- Sat 13 November: v Ireland in Dublin
All local time.
Hope NZR pisses off Hansen by delaying the extension decision for Foster until Sunday 14th November.
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2022 Northern Tour - now three matches confirmed (I think):
So I think we've now got these confirmed (by the hosting nations, not by NZR) - times are NZT:
Sunday 6 November 2022 - 4.15am - Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Wales v New Zealand
Monday 14 November 2022 - 2.15am - Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Scotland v New Zealand
Sunday 20 November 2022 - TBC - Twickenham, London
England v New Zealand -
The article below is a month late, because the Wales v ABs test was already confirmed, but this is the first time I see this mentioned (although I suspected it):
Ian Foster's side are expected to play Japan in Tokyo en route to Wales and Scotland, before finishing the year with a headline test against Eddie Jone's England at Twickenham on November 19.
Article: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/rugby-wales-confirm-november-test-with-the-all-blacks/
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Twickenham to host All Blacks v South Africa next summer
Twickenham is set to host a blockbuster series of fixtures next summer ahead of the 2023 World Cup - including an historic encounter between New Zealand and South Africa .
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I'm hearing Sky Stadium is almost sold out for the Ireland test and likewise for Eden Park. Bit surprising this far out but good all the same.
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@Smudge said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
I'm hearing Sky Stadium is almost sold out for the Ireland test and likewise for Eden Park. Bit surprising this far out but good all the same.
Good to hear. A fair amount of that might be visiting Irish support.
To be honest, it always surprises me when All Blacks Tests against quality opposition aren't sold out. Who wouldn't want to see one of the greatest sports teams in the world do battle with their foes?
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@sparky said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@Smudge said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
I'm hearing Sky Stadium is almost sold out for the Ireland test and likewise for Eden Park. Bit surprising this far out but good all the same.
Good to hear. A fair amount of that might be visiting Irish support.
A lot of people with strong Irish ancestry/connections here in NZ.
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@Higgins said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@sparky said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
@Smudge said in All Blacks Test match venues (upcoming fixtures):
I'm hearing Sky Stadium is almost sold out for the Ireland test and likewise for Eden Park. Bit surprising this far out but good all the same.
Good to hear. A fair amount of that might be visiting Irish support.
A lot of people with strong Irish ancestry/connections here in NZ.
I'm going to the Irish club before the game, just down the road at Eden Park. I'm not Irish, but my mate is.
Not sure potato jokes will go down well, or the 'call me when you get a semi' ... so any more PC jokes or banter welcomed
