Any one else heard anything?.. looking like July 2nd 2022
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Any one else heard anything?.. looking like July 2nd 2022
In The West from Nick Taylor
Optus Stadium snares coveted Wallabies blockbuster Test match against arch rivals England
Nick Taylor
The West Australian
Mon, 14 March 2022 5:35PM
The Wallabies are set to play a blockbuster Test against arch rivals England at Optus Stadium in July, 12 years after their only previous clash in Perth.
The huge game, scheduled for Saturday July 2, will be the first of a three-Test series against England for the Cook Cup.
Discussions between the State Government and Rugby Australia have been ongoing for some months but it is understood an agreement has now been reached with only a few details to be signed-off.
An announcement by Rugby Australia is imminent but a deal with an east coast stadium, due to host one of the other matches, has been delayed.
There were concerns over the WA Government’s stadium restrictions, currently standing at 50 per cent, but they have been dismissed.
The match is expected to bring thousands of English and interstate visitors and be worth several million dollars to the WA economy.
The series will give the Wallabies a chance to balance the ledger against coach Eddie Jones who has led England to victory in all eight Tests from 2016 against his home country.
A series win against World Rugby’s fourth-ranked side will be crucial for the Wallabies, two spots behind, as Dave Rennie prepares for the 2023 World Cup in France.
The Wallabies have only played England once in a full Test in Perth when they walked away with a 27-17 win after a brutal clash at Subiaco Oval.
They have played two Tests against the All Blacks at Optus Stadium.
In 2019 they scored a surprise 47-26 win in front of a record 61,241 crowd.
Last September, the All Blacks’ 38-21 slaughter of the Wallabies was surrounded in controversy after the game, initially scheduled for August, was postponed amid New Zealand’s growing COVID concerns.
The Springboks were due to play the Wallabies at Optus as part of the 2020 Rugby Championship but the game was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Great news. Looks like GeeRob still has a sauce. Anyone who didn't see it; the England/Ireland match on the weekend was epic. Very much worth a watch.
Totally agree Shasta. What a great battle. Way closer than the score reads
England heading to Perth in July for blockbuster Optus Stadium Test against Wallabies
Nick Taylor
PerthNow
April 5, 2022 9:04AM
The Wallabies will play a blockbuster Test against England in Perth for the first time in 12 years at Optus Stadium in July.
It was revealed by The West Australian last month that the game, on Saturday, July 2, will be the first of a three-Test series.
There had been earlier concerns over the WA Government’s border and stadium restrictions, but the match is expected to attract thousands of English and interstate visitors and be worth several million dollars to the State economy.
WA Tourism Minister Roger Cook said: “We’re pleased to partner with Rugby Australia to bring England Rugby to WA for game one of the series, and for the team’s first match at the award-winning Optus Stadium.
“As Australia’s western gateway and the closest port to Europe, Perth is a prime location for the match, with this position strengthened in June when the direct Perth to London flight is scheduled to resume.
“It will provide a fantastic opportunity to attract visitors from the UK and interstate, who will support our hospitality and tourism operators not just in Perth but right up and down the coast.”
RA chief executive Andy Marinos said the three Tests would be a highlight of Australia’s sporting calendar.
“To be able to host them in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney is a really exciting opportunity for all Australians and those travelling from overseas.
“The rivalry between Australia and England is one that runs deep across many sports, and we look forward to writing another chapter in its history this July.”
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said: “We talk a lot about wanting to challenge ourselves against the best teams in the world, and three Test matches in a row against England is the perfect opportunity to do that.
“It’s always special when Australia and England meet in the sporting arena.
“There’s not many bigger Tests in world rugby than when the Wallabies play England.”
A series win against England, ranked fifth in the World, will be crucial for Wallabies who are one spot behind heading towards the 2023 World Cup in France.
England coach Eddie Jones will be looking to extend a remarkable winning run in eight Tests from 2016 against his home country.
Game two of the series will be played at Suncorp Stadium on July 9, with the third clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground a week later.
The Wallabies will be looking to extend their 10-game winning streak in Brisbane, including two victories to claim last year’s series win over France and a 13-point win over Rugby World Cup holders, South Africa.
The final Test, and potential decider, will see a return to the historic Sydney Cricket Ground for the first rugby International at the iconic venue since 1986.
It will be the first Test played in Sydney since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Wallabies have only played England once in Perth in their 113-year history when Australia came away with a 27-17 win after a brutal clash at Subiaco Oval 12 years ago.
Australia have played two previous Tests at Optus Stadium, both against the All Blacks.
Three years ago they scored a surprise 47-26 win in front of a record 61,241 crowd.
Last September, the All Blacks’ 38-21 victory was surrounded when the game was postponed for a month amid New Zealand’s COVID concerns.
The Springboks were due to play the Wallabies at Optus as part of the 2020 Rugby Championship, but the game was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, the Wallaroos are set to return to the Test arena for the first time since 2019, with matches in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast to kick-start their Rugby World Cup preparations.
In what will be their first Test in Queensland since 1997, the Wallaroos will play Fijiana at Suncorp Stadium and Japan on the Gold Coast in May.
https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/ru...bies-c-6337443
Lets hope it brings some Pommies into the hotels and pubs in the CBD, cause god the CBD is dying.Quote:
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The CBD was dying long before Covid was a thing.Quote:
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what happened?Quote:
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Lots of contributing factors, but ultimately a long slow death due to pushing residents out of the city centre.Quote:
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.... and exorbitant car parking and I think above all else the increased homelessnessQuote:
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Anyone know what the prices for the different category tickets are? Surprisingly can't seem to find that info...
I've only got the Premium hospitality prices as Optus stadium emailed them to me once the game was "officially" announced earlier this week.Quote:
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