Reds and Brumbies set for Anzac Day matches at new stadium

[ad_1] New Zealand will host Tremendous Rugby Pacific's reborn Tremendous Spherical for the primary time in what is going to function a house-warming occasion for Christchurch's new stadium.

The five-game occasion from April 24-26 will characteristic conventional Anzac Day rivalries because the Crusaders christen the roofed 25,000-seat Te Kaha Stadium.

An inventive impression of the 25,000-seat Te Kaha Stadium to be opened in 2026. ( Christchurch Metropolis Council )

Melbourne hosted three Tremendous Rounds, to blended critiques, earlier than the Rebels had been axed from the competitors and the idea was binned final yr.

Rugby powerhouse Christchurch has been with out a main stadium because the lethal 2011 earthquake rendered Lancaster Park unusable.

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The defending champion Crusaders will open proceedings on the Friday evening, earlier than annual Queensland Reds vs Blues and Hurricanes vs ACT Brumbies Anzac Day rivalry video games on the Saturday.

Two video games will likely be performed on the Sunday, with the complete fixture, together with which of the 11 Tremendous Rugby Pacific groups will not play, nonetheless to be finalised.

"The opening occasion at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha will likely be a significant milestone within the exceptional comeback story of our metropolis," Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger mentioned.