Photo / PhotosportWellington has lost both its All Blacks test matches for the year after relocation of both games against Australia and Argentina due to the transtasman bubble closure. "Sky Stadium, Wellington Rugby and WellingtonNZ did everything they could to try and keep the Test in Wellington, but ultimately we needed to play on Saturday 14 August." Sky Stadium Chief Executive Shane Harmon said losing the two rugby matches was a huge blow. WellingtonNZ Chief Executive John Allen said the test matches pump between $6 to $8 million dollars into the local economy. "Losing both tests is a significant economic blow for Wellington, particularly the hospitality, accommodation and retail sectors that are already facing big Covid challenges.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 03, 2021 03:22 UTC