The Rugby Championship is coming to Perth!
Wallabies v South Africa – Saturday, 8 September
On Saturday, 8 September the Wallabies will clash with the Springboks at Patersons Stadium in the third round of the inaugural Rugby Championship. These teams last met at the 2011 Rugby World Cup with the Wallabies running out 11-9 victors. Don’t miss the next instalment of the fantastic rivalry between these two great rugby nations. Tickets available from just $9 (adults). For tickets see: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Wallabies-tickets/artist/1102051
Wallabies Open Training Session – Monday, 3 September
The Wallabies will invite fans to oversee their training session on Monday, 3 September at the University of WA Sports Ground (McGillivray Road, Mt Claremont) between 3.30pm and 5pm.
Fans can see head coach Robbie Deans put his side through their paces ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks at Patersons Stadium on Saturday, 8 September.
Following the training session, supporters will have the opportunity to meet their favourite Wallabies players and get their hands on some fantastic giveaways, including tickets to the Wallabies’ clash against the Springboks.
For more information see http://www.rugby.com.au/wallabies/FanZone/FanEvents.aspx
The Big Braai – Wednesday, 5 September
In the week leading up to a big game it’s unusual for the two opposing teams to come together off the field, but on Wednesday 5 September members of the Wallabies and Springboks squads will be getting together for a South African style big BBQ.
Fans will have the chance to mix, mingle and rub shoulders with two of the biggest teams in world rugby as they come together just three days before their Rugby Championship Test at Patersons Stadium.
The two rugby powerhouses will be hosting a big Braai, which is a traditional South African BBQ, at Northbridge Piazza, corner of Lake and James Street, Northbridge from 4.30pm to 7.00pm, with members of both squads in attendance from 5:30pm.
Entry to the big Braai is free and will feature some great giveaways on offer, plus the chance to win prizes, including tickets to the Test match at Paterson’s Stadium on Saturday, 8 September.
For a map, see http://northbridgepiazza.showmeperth.com.au/
Wallabies Towns – Thursday, 6 September
Members of the Wallabies will be out and about meeting their supporters at Karinyup Shopping Centre (200 Karinyup Road, Karrinyup) between 1pm and 3pm.
Players will be available to sign memorabilia and chat with their fans ahead of their Rugby Championship match against the Springboks on Saturday, 8 September.
There will also be great prizes and giveaways, including tickets to the big match against the Springboks.
For a map see http://www.karrinyupcentre.com.au/