Tri-Nations Rugby in Port Elizabeth

Posted by bright on Mar 1, 2011 in Articles & News | 1 comment

The tri-nations rugby contest between South Africa, New Zealand and Australia kicks off on 23 July 2011 when South Africa (the Springboks) play Australia (the Wallabies) in Sydney.  Arguably the most important game of the series will be played in Port Elizabeth on 20 August 2011 when the Springboks meet New Zealand (the All Blacks).   This could be a vitally important game for both sides in the light of the rugby World Cup which will be held the following month in New Zealand.   Many people believe that the game in Port Elizabeth may be the forerunner of the World Cup Rugby final.   New Zealand are currently ranked number one in the IRB rugby world rankings and South Africa are currently ranked number three and some rugby experts are of the opinion that these two teams will contest the final.   Whoever wins in Port Elizabeth will go into the World Cup with a huge psychological advantage.

 

It has been 41 years since the All Blacks last played in Port Elizabeth and this time around they will be playing at the magnificent new Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium which recently hosted the World Cup’s football games.   It will be the first time that tri-nations rugby has been played in Port Elizabeth.

 

Brighton Lodge offers perfectly situated accommodation in Port Elizabeth for the Springbok vs All Blacks tri-nations rugby game.   We are situated 400 metres from one of Port Elizabeth’s most popular beaches and it is no more than a 10 minute drive to the stadium.  We are also within an easy walking distance of many popular beachfront restaurants and pubs and the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex.