QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM TO HOST FIJI V WALLABIES TEST MATCH IN JULY

International rugby union is set to debut at the the new Queensland Country Bank Stadium with Rugby Australia yesterday announcing that the Wallabies will play the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians on 18th July.

The Test will be part of Australian international rugby’s first double-header of 2020 with the Wallaroos to also take centre stage at the 25,000 seat stadium.

International rugby was last played in North Queensland 17 years ago when Fiji played Japan in Townsville at the

2003 Rugby World Cup.

The Wallaroos will play world number three Canada following a hugely successful domestic Test campaign in 2019, with home fixtures against Japan and New Zealand.

Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Raelene Castle noted “the Qantas Wallabies and Buildcorp Wallaroos are coming to Townsville for the first time this July and we are ready to turn the city Gold ahead of this historic doubleheader.

“We were hugely impressed by Queensland Country Bank Stadium and the offering it will provide for fans, both from the North Queensland region and for those travelling from interstate and abroad.

“It’s a world-class facility that the sports-loving people of North Queensland have been craving for many years and we look forward to being one of the first sports to experience the venue.”

Castle added “we’re also delighted that the Buildcorp Wallaroos will share the stage in Townsville and continue their growth ahead of their Rugby World Cup next year.” >AUSLEISURE