Australia's Wallabies play Fiji in Newcastle ahead of their British and Irish Lions match.

The Australian Wallabies will play Fiji in a Test match at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium on July 6, serving as their sole warm-up before facing the British and Irish Lions. This game is seen as a full rehearsal under coach Joe Schmidt, with the Wallabies set to train in Newcastle for two weeks before the match. The event offers Newcastle a chance to showcase its facilities for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, alongside Townsville as the only regional contenders for hosting matches.

December 02, 2024
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