Australia will play New Zealand twice in a week as part of their preparation for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
The draw for the condensed 2015 Rugby Championship sees champions New
Zealand host Argentina in Christchurch but travelling to South Africa
and Australia. The competition will take place over three rounds with a
fourth added that will not contribute to the tournament.
SANZAR CEO Greg Peters said: "The Rugby Championship continues to be one
of the game's greatest tests, pitting the world's elite rugby nations
against one another. The intense rivalry between New Zealand and South
Africa has risen to lofty new heights in recent years and subsequently
evolved into one of sport's 'must watch' events, captivating crowds in
stadiums, bars and living rooms around the world.
"Argentina recently returned to the IRB's top 10 and will seek to build
on their inaugural victory in the championship while the Wallabies and
All Blacks renew another rivalry steeped in history and tradition with
clashes in Sydney and Auckland."
Round One:
July 17: New Zealand v Argentina - AMI Stadium, Christchurch
July 18: Australia v South Africa - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
July 17: New Zealand v Argentina - AMI Stadium, Christchurch
July 18: Australia v South Africa - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Round Two:
Saturday July 25: South Africa v New Zealand - Venue TBC
Saturday July 25: Argentina v Australia - Venue TBC
Saturday July 25: South Africa v New Zealand - Venue TBC
Saturday July 25: Argentina v Australia - Venue TBC
Round Three:
Saturday August 8: Australia v New Zealand - ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Saturday August 8: South Africa v Argentina - Venue TBC
Saturday August 8: Australia v New Zealand - ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Saturday August 8: South Africa v Argentina - Venue TBC
Additional Week (not for competition points):
Saturday August 15: New Zealand v Australia - Eden Park, Auckland
Saturday August 15: Argentina v South Africa - Venue TBc
Saturday August 15: New Zealand v Australia - Eden Park, Auckland
Saturday August 15: Argentina v South Africa - Venue TBc
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