All Blacks and Flying Fijians will play a rugby test match in San Diego on July 19
Hindustan TimesSAN DIEGO — The New Zealand All Blacks are moving a home test match abroad for the first time when they face South Pacific rival Fiji at San Diego State's Snapdragon Stadium on July 19. “It’s a massive step for New Zealand rugby, bringing a home test over to the States,” said Ma’a Nonu, a former All Blacks star who recently re-signed with the San Diego Legion, a founding member of Major League Rugby. “It’s an honor and a privilege for Fiji to be invited to be a part of the big test coming up.” The test match will help promote the sport in the United States, which will host the men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and the women's championship in 2033. "It promises to be a unique and entertaining afternoon of rugby and Pacific culture, and a great The San Diego match is one of 14 test matches the All Blacks will play in nine countries in their first season under new head coach Scott Robertson.
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