A landmark Anzac Bledisloe Cup Test between the Wallabies and All Blacks is set to be given the green light, according to reports in New Zealand.<\/p>\n
The clash will see the trans-Tasman rivals go head-to-head in the middle of the Super Rugby Pacific season.<\/p>\n
Although nothing has yet been officially signed, the New Zealand Herald<\/a> have reported that NZ Rugby are now keen on the idea, with it \u201calmost certain\u201d that the All Blacks<\/a> will face the Wallabies<\/a> in April next year.<\/p>\n Decision due in mid-May<\/p>\n The board are set to convene on May 14 when it will likely be given the go-ahead.<\/p>\n It will also mark a return to the three-Test Bledisloe Cup series, which was ditched in 2021, with the other two internationals due to take place as part of the Rugby Championship.<\/p>\n Initially proposed by Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh in 2024, it was initially rejected by the NZR, who were then headed up by Mark Robinson.<\/p>\n However, Waugh has persisted and last week had a positive outlook after being asked about whether an Anzac Test was still possible.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re talking very constructively with New Zealand Rugby around exactly that concept. There\u2019s no greater reflection and tribute to Anzac than Australia playing New Zealand,\u201d he told Sport Nation.<\/p>\n \u201cThe AFL can\u2019t do it, NRL can\u2019t do it, but the beauty of rugby is that we can do that, so there are certainly some very constructive conversations around the concept and how we can bring that to life.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve obviously got the Wallaroos playing the Black Ferns on Anzac Day on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday, which is a great start.<\/p>\n \u201cIf we can run off the back of that into a bigger and better clash then I think everyone would really rejoice in that, and it\u2019s a moment for our game to stand above all others.\u201d<\/p>\n Rugby Australia chief claims there have been \u2018constructive talks\u2019 with NZ Rugby over significant Bledisloe Cup change<\/a><\/p>\n Dave Rennie\u2019s role in change of heart<\/p>\n Robinson has since stepped down as NZR chief executive, which is one of \u201cseveral factors\u201d noted for the turnaround.<\/p>\n