Wallabies to play All Blacks at Perth's Optus Stadium in Bledisloe Test in 2019

Rugby Australia have today confirmed the date for the first-ever Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth, with Optus Stadium to host the Wallabies against New Zealand on August 10 next year.

The fixture will be the only Bledisloe Cup Test played in Australia next year and one of their last games before departing for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.


Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle said: “We’re looking forward to next year’s Test at Optus Stadium. It’s proven itself to be one of the best venues in the world to watch sport and that’s a credit to the West Australian Government.

“Through Tourism Western Australia, the WA Government have already put on some terrific major events that have showcased Perth to the globe and we’re proud that we can add to that on August 10 next year.

“This isn’t just any Test match, this is one of the most important games that the Wallabies will play next year. Not just because it’s against our traditional rivals, the All Blacks, but also because it’s one of the last chances to prepare before the Rugby World Cup kicks-off in Japan the following month.” 

This will be the first All Blacks Test match in Perth with West Australia having hosted 15 Wallabies Tests in total, including a thrilling 23-all draw with South Africa at nib Stadium last year. 

The clash on August 10 will also be the first-ever Rugby game at the new Optus Stadium, which has quickly established itself as one of the world’s premier sporting and entertainment venues.