The COVID situation in Victoria has forced the Highlanders and Melbourne Rebels match to be moved to Sydney.
New Zealand had closed the travel bubble between their country and Victorian travellers which forced the Melbourne Rebels to head to Sydney as they tried to work on logistics in making it over the ditch.
However, the worsening situation in Melbourne has led to an extension of the travel ban and the Rebels were unable to secure an exemption.
It means Sunday’s match won’t be at Queenstown with the Highlanders agreeing to fly to Sydney to play the Rebels at Leichhardt Oval at 5pm AEST.
“We are pleased to be able to keep the competition going, but are working closely with Sanzaar, Rugby Australia and the Rebels to ensure all measures are in place to keep the Highlanders players, coaches, and management safe,” NZ General Manager of Professional Rugby Chris Lendrum said.
The Rebels players will all be tested for COVID before the match.
JC
Roar Rookie
https://premier.ticketek.com.au/events/REBLHIGH21/venues/LOV/performances/ELOV2021758HR/tickets
JC
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Looks like it's $20 for adults: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/events/REBLHIGH21/venues/LOV/performances/ELOV2021758HR/tickets
DAVEC
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great iots going ahead in Sydney on sunday
Paul
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Big thanks to the Highlanders to agreeing to travel.
Wej
Guest
How much for a ticket?
mattocks15
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So I’d also say it’s very doubtful that the Crusaders won’t be able to come to Melbourne on 12th June. Its great work from the Highlanders and Rebels to arrange this.
Ankle-tapped Waterboy
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This will be interesting. Certainly a test of mental strength and how well to focus.
Kashmir Pete
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Congrats to organisers for switch over cancel. Cheers KP
JC
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Sunday? That’s fantastic news. I can go to the Tahs game on Sat and the Rebs game on Sunday. Happy days. :happy:
Mungbean74
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That is great that the Highlanders could do that! A big congrats to them! They need and want those points so it’s kind of a no brainer but still rugby is the winner!
Double Agent
Guest
Great place to watch the footy. Probably get a good squiz at some warm up work on No2 as well. Wish I could go.
Broken Shoulder
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Beautiful. Hopefully the rain stays away because there’s nothing better than Sunday arvo footy.
Drive fast on the freeway......Always works for me :laughing: :laughing:
KiwiHaydn
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Where can we get tickets?
The Neutral View From Sweden
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My exact thought too. Not an easy thing to pull off.
AndyS
Guest
Given the shortness of the notice, getting that done is pretty impressive. Well done to all involved!
Machooka
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Well done to whoever/s got this one over the line... it's an often trotted out line but 'rugby is the winner here.' :thumbup: :rugby: :happy:
JC
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Good luck, Rebels! At least it will feel like a home-away-from-home after your games there in 2020.
Malo
Guest
What’s the point , we know the result.
jcmasher
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That’s an awesome compromise. Great to see both countries working together on this