Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth

THE All Blacks will play a Test in Perth for the first time next year, with their traditional Bledisloe Cup clash with the Wallabies set for August 10.

It will be one of the last games for both teams ahead of the World Cup in Japan, which kicks off in September.

“This isn’t just any Test match, this is one of the most important games that the Wallabies will play next year,” said Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle yesterday.

It is the first time Perth has hosted a Bledisloe fixture.