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A South Island stadium tussle looms for home All Blacks matches beyond 2025

A South Island stadium tussle looms for home All Blacks matches beyond 2025

10 December 2024

New Zealand Rugby's revealed its test schedule for next year - Dunedin will host the series opener against France in July.

Christchurch has missed out - but is widely expected to host Scott Robertson's side when the new central city stadium opens in 2026.

NZR boss Mark Robinson's offered a diplomatic response when asked if Christchurch and Dunedin could get a test in the same year - once Te Kaha is up and running.

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