ARU unveil 2002 season
December 17, 2001

The Australian Rugby Union have unveiled the Wallabies' 2002 season.

ARU Managing Director John O'Neill commented, "The Vodafone Wallabies will always be under the microscope as the reigning world champions. But they respond well to these challenges and next year have the chance to be the first team to win three successive Tri Nations crowns."

"Australia also faces a strong challenge from France who have shown their quality with wins over the Wallabies and the Springboks in the past two months. And after this year's very successful revival of matches against the New Zealand Maori, we welcome the Maori to Perth to open the season."

2002 BUNDABERG RUM RUGBY SERIES

June 15 Australia v New Zealand Maori - Subiaco Oval, Perth
June 22 Australia v France - Colonial Stadium, Melbourne
June 29 Australia v France - Stadium Australia, Sydney

Tri Nations Series

July 13 New Zealand v Australia - Jade Stadium, Christchurch
July 20 New Zealand v South Africa - WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington
July 27 Australia v South Africa - The Gabba, Brisbane
August 3 Australia v New Zealand - Stadium Australia, Sydney
August 10 South Africa v New Zealand - ABSA Stadium, Durban
August 17 South Africa v Australia - Ellis Park, Johannesburg

End of Season Tour

November 9 Ireland v Australia - Lansdowne Road, Dublin
November 16 England v Australia - Twickenham, London
November 23 Italy v Australia - TBA

Australia will also host a short tour by Canada in May/June with dates to be confirmed. The tour will conclude with a match between Canada and Australia A.

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