The Hong Kong, Australian and New Zealand Rugby
Unions have confirmed that the Bledisloe Cup 2010 Hong Kong match
will be played as scheduled on 30 October 2010 at the Hong Kong
Stadium.
New Zealand Rugby Union CEO Steve Tew said,
“Both the New Zealand and Australian rugby unions are fully
supportive of the Hong Kong fixture and are committed to bringing
one of world rugby’s legendary matches back to Asia. The upcoming
end of year tour is vital for both teams going into 2011 and I
know the All Blacks will be looking to put in a strong performance
to kick off their tour on the back of a successful Tri Nations
campaign.”
After New Zealand’s last gasp 23-22 victory last
week in Sydney, both teams have everything to play for as they
finalize their preparations for their tours of the northern
hemisphere. On 30 October, spectators will be treated to some
ferocious on-pitch action amid the famous rugby atmosphere of Hong
Kong and the Hong Kong Stadium.
ARU Managing Director and CEO John O’Neill said,
“The quality of Rugby in this year’s Bledisloe Cup series has been
outstanding. These are the best two teams in world rugby and the
one-point separating them in Sydney last Saturday night underlines
the closeness of the contest. There is also no doubt that the
game, as it is currently being played in the Southern Hemisphere,
is as exciting as it has been at any other time in memory. At the
international level there has been a plethora of tries and
consistently scintillating attacking rugby. However, the ferocity
of the trans-Tasman matches has not been compromised whatsoever.
We’re confident the match in Hong Kong will be another
entertainment package no sporting fan would want to miss.”
Trevor Gregory, Chairman of the Hong Kong Rugby
Football Union (HKRFU) added, “The HKRFU and thousands of sports
fans in Hong Kong and around the region are eagerly awaiting the
arrival of the teams and we look forward to welcoming them with
Hong Kong’s famous hospitality. With the world’s two top ranked
teams set to contest the latest match in their century-old
rivalry, the Bledisloe Cup in Hong Kong promises to be another
historic moment in Hong Kong rugby and I encourage people to get
their tickets today.”
To date, over 14,000 tickets have been sold and
sales are expected to increase in the coming weeks. Limited Category A tickets remain available for
this international rugby showcase on 30 October 2010. Tickets can be
purchased through the online ticketing agents Hong Kong Ticketing.
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