Wallabies to play New Zealand in Bledislode Cup clash at Optus Stadium in 2025

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Wallabies to play New Zealand in Bledislode Cup clash at Optus Stadium in 2025

The Wallabies are returning to Perth in 2025 — and they are bringing their biggest rivals with them.

Optus Stadium announced on Monday morning the Wallabies will face New Zealand in the Bledislode Cup at the venue on October 4.

It marks the third time Australia have faced the All ******* at the venue, and guarantees a second trip out west in as many years for the Wallabies after their August Test against South *******.

With Perth missing out on seeing the Wallabies in action against the British and Irish Lions next year — although the Lions will take on the Force at Optus Stadium in an exhibition game — the Bledislode Cup clash will offer some consolation for local rugby fans.

Camera IconWestern Force scrum-half Nic White in action for the Wallabies in their 2019 win over the All ******* in Perth. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

The game will also be the third time in seven years the All ******* have played in Perth, and the first time since 2021.

The 2019 clash drew an eye-watering 61,241 fans — an Optus Stadium record — to watch the Wallabies stun the All ******* 47-26.

New Zealand made amends in their 2021 trip to Perth, beating Australia 38-21 in front of a crowd of 52,724.

The back-to-back world champions Springboks’ big win over the Wallabies in August was watched by 58,197 fans.

The trip to Perth will be one of six Tests the Wallabies play in Australia in 2025, with their three-game series against the Lions in July and August to take place in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==Camera IconIt will be the third time the Bledislode Cup has been played in Perth. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

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