Test kickoff brought forward

The kickoff for the first Bledisloe Cup test between the All Blacks and Wallabies has been brought forward.

The first match of the Rugby Championship and first of three Bledisloe Cup tests will get under way at 9.45pm (NZT), 20 minutes earlier than initially publicised.

It is understood Rugby Australia requested the change six weeks ago but rugby.com.au were still reporting the game as starting at 10.05pm NZT earlier this week, while New Zealand Rugby were promoting the game as a 10.05pm kickoff on social media this week as well.

The Black Ferns, who play the Wallaroos beforehand, will still kick off their clash at 7.15pm.