Melbourne’s AAMI Park has been confirmed because the venue for Super Rugby Pacific’s 2023 “Super Round”.
It’s the second 12 months in succession AAMI Park will host the March 3-5 occasion that can function the competitors’s 12 groups.
Double-headers will likely be performed on every of the three days, with the Crusaders – the defending competitors champions – to open the spherical with a conflict towards the Highlanders.
The Melbourne Rebels are additionally in motion on the opening night time with a sport towards the Hurricanes.
On Saturday, March 4, Moana Pasifika will meet the Chiefs forward of a conflict between Fijian Drua and the NSW Waratahs.
Super Round will conclude the next day when the Blues tackle the Brumbies and the Western Force meet the Queensland Reds.
“It is fantastic that based on last year’s success we are heading to Melbourne once again for Super Round,” SANZAAR chief govt Brendan Morris stated.
“The concept of having all the matches at one venue, in one city, over a single weekend is a big attraction for the tournament and is appealing to our fans.”
Victorian Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos stated: “As Australia’s major events capital, Melbourne knows how to put on a show and next year’s Super Round Melbourne is going to be an epic weekend of sport, music, and entertainment.
“We look forward to welcoming thousands of fans from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific for this supercharged event.”
The leisure will embrace a efficiency from the Fabulous Caprettos, that includes Daryl Braithwaite, Russell Morris, Jack Jones and Rai Thistlethwayte.