TJ Perenara clears the ball from a ruck during an All Blacks game against Australia last year Photo: Getty ImagesPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed that the New Zealand Government will change quarantine rules to allow the Wallabies to prepare for the Bledisloe Cup in New Zealand. Ardern said today she had spoken to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison last night to ensure the All Blacks' two Bledisloe Cup matches in New Zealand would still go ahead in October. Wallabies coach Dave Rennie previously criticised the tight turnaround expected by New Zealand Rugby of his side following planned quarantine measures for next month's Bledisloe Cup tests. New Zealand has been confirmed to host two Bledisloe Cup tests after missing out on the hosting rights for the Rugby Championship due to restrictive quarantine protocols. She said the risk profile for the Australians was different for teams in the wider Rugby Championship - South Africa and Argentina.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 14, 2020 19:52 UTC